Zidane’s Magnificent Volley

Zinedine Zidane is known for scoring a number of memorable goals throughout his career. One of his most famous goals is his left-footed volley in the 2002 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen.
In the match, which took place at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, Zidane received the ball on the edge of the box with his back to the goal. He then took a touch to control the ball and turned to face the goal. As the ball dropped to his left foot, he hit an acrobatic left-footed volley that flew into the top corner of the net.

The goal, which is often referred to as the « Bicycle Kick, » is widely considered one of the greatest goals in the history of the Champions League. It helped Real Madrid win the match 2-1 and claim the title, and cemented Zidane’s place as one of the all-time greats.

Zinedine Zidane is one of the greatest soccer players in the game’s history, a true legend who achieved all there is to achieve and did it in style. He was born Zinedine Yazid Zidane (nicknamed Zizou) in Marseille on the 23rd of June 1972 and is of Algerian descent.

He grew up in a rough area known for a high rate of crime and unemployment. As a soccer player, Zidane possessed various talents and unique abilities combined into one particular player. He started professional soccer playing for AS Cannes, making his full debut just a few weeks before his 18th birthday in 1989.

In 2001, he transferred to his final club, Real Madrid, for a world record fee of around €77 million, playing 155 games for Madrid and winning La Liga, the Champions League Final (also known as the European Cup), the UEFA Super Cup, and two Spanish Super Cups. He has also been voted in most all-time 11 lists, while also being bestowed with the Legion of Honour by France and the National Order of Merit Algeria. He was also the captain of the French team in the 2006 World Cup and created one of the most iconic moments in World Cup history by headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi.
Overall, Zidane’s left-footed volley in the 2002 Champions League final is certainly one of his most memorable and iconic goals and is a testament to his exceptional skill, vision, and creativity on the pitch.