Ballon D'or

radikal_dj · 2 Jul 2006 at 17:02

Who deserves it so far?

JohnnyG · 2 Jul 2006 at 17:24

Ronaldinho just got it :confused:

*FLASH* · 2 Jul 2006 at 22:42

what a bizaare post!

surely you mean the golden dap?

ballistic · 2 Jul 2006 at 22:43

HangTime · 2 Jul 2006 at 22:50

I'm assuming you mean the award for best player at the Word Cup.

My choice will probably suprise many people, and there is no chance he will actually get it due to the position he plays. His team haven't even been that amazing either:

Willy Sagnol

He's been awesome this tourny, I've never really paid much attention to him before but he's been winning loads of tackles, supporting the attack well, passing excellently, and getting Thuram out of trouble on numerous occasions.

BigRoger · 3 Jul 2006 at 05:57

Fabio Cannavaro tbh hes been a rock

Royality · 3 Jul 2006 at 07:46

HangTime said:
My choice will probably suprise many people, and there is no chance he will actually get it due to the position he plays. His team haven't even been that amazing either:

Willy Sagnol

He's been awesome this tourny, I've never really paid much attention to him before but he's been winning loads of tackles, supporting the attack well, passing excellently, and getting Thuram out of trouble on numerous occasions.

Lol, I was thinking exactly the same! I've noticed how well he's been playing aswell.

He won't win it though, I expect Klose (or someone else who has scored a few goals) will win it.

I really can't think of anyone whose particularly stood out (and been consistent about it) during the WC though - maybe I'm having a mind blank.

radikal_dj · 3 Jul 2006 at 08:45

HangTime said:
I'm assuming you mean the award for best player at the Word Cup.

Yes...that's what I meant guys. Is there a name for this award?

fozzybear · 3 Jul 2006 at 09:44

Gianluca Zambrotta has been the best/most consisitently good player ive seen. He's a 100 percenter and unlike other Italians, he can take a tackle.

radikal_dj · 3 Jul 2006 at 10:31

Seems the award for the best player at the World Cup is called the 'Golden Ball' which, in french, translates as Ballon D'or.

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/gball/index.html

And so far, I think the award should go to Zinedine Zidane.

Yas786 · 3 Jul 2006 at 12:12

If anyone deserves it more, its gotta be Zidane

CliffyG · 3 Jul 2006 at 13:03

Spawn said:
If anyone deserves it more, its gotta be Zidane

He's only had 1 good game :confused:

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radikal_dj · 3 Jul 2006 at 13:15

CliffyG said:
He's only had 1 good game .

No, he's had several good games and one exceptional game.

ballistic · 3 Jul 2006 at 13:16

Zidane is superhuman

Royality · 3 Jul 2006 at 13:17

CliffyG said:
He's only had 1 good game .

I've realised during the WC just how unbelievably short sighted football fans are in general, I remember in one of the group matches Zidane played absolutely pants!

So many players have a few good games (or bad) and people assume they are crap.

Fernando Torres was pretty tidy during the tournament I thought, also Sergio Ramos - I thought he was pretty effective in the right back position.

sinister_stu · 3 Jul 2006 at 13:37

Gattuso has been brilliant every time he has played. Rosicky would probably have been a contender if the Czech's had got past the group stages.

CliffyG · 3 Jul 2006 at 15:05

Royality said:
I've realised during the WC just how unbelievably short sighted football fans are in general, I remember in one of the group matches Zidane played absolutely pants!

So many players have a few good games (or bad) and people assume they are crap.

I'm not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing with me :confused:

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radikal_dj, the first 2 french games were terrible, everyone including Zidane played stinkers. The other games admittedly he has played ok and got a goal but no outstanding performance at all apart from his last game. For someone to get the award they should in my opinion play excellently in every single game.

Royality · 3 Jul 2006 at 16:12

CliffyG said:
I'm not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing with me .

I was agreeing!

G-MAN2004 · 3 Jul 2006 at 16:17

Ronaldinho hasn't played that great during the world cup tbh. I think Klose should win it. Sven should win best manager :rolleyes:

[ASSE]Hinchy · 3 Jul 2006 at 19:04

Ferdinand could be in for a shout as he was class in defence, although its not usually something that would be given to defenders.

At the moment I'd say Zambrotta as mentioned above. However, I think something will happen in the semis and final that will decide who the best player is...

Strange thinking about it though. There hasn't really been anyone that has stood out head and shoulders above the rest!