Zidane Takes On The World (In a Great Hat)

February 22nd, 2007 | by: Laurie | View Comments

So. Zidane’s in Thailand. Where “he will train 40 players chosen from eight schools in the province and donate 1,000 footballs to provincial authorities.” He will also “play a charity match with leading players and film stars from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia at the Chiang Mai municipal stadium. ”

And he’s getting ready for that Futsal game to raise money for players facing tough times.

And then he’ll be getting ready to play in “the fourth annual “Match Against Poverty” on Mar. 19 at Stade du Velodrome in Marseille, France as part of the United Nations Development Program.”

“Through the Match Against Poverty, millions of fans witness their heroes in soccer become heroes in the fight against extreme poverty,” said Ad Melkert, an Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Program. “This message is so important because only in partnership with governments, the private sector, civil society, and individuals like Ronaldo and Zidane will we be able to truly overcome poverty and achieve the Millenium Development Goals.”

Oh, and he’s also negotiating (or not negotiating) a $15-20 million annual contract in MSL.

Peachy! Wonderful! Great!!

But what is it you’re really thinking? Don’t tell me, because I know.

How can he manage to look so damn good in that ridiculous hat?