'He is very gifted. The Real Madrid star then held his nerve two minutes later, dispatching a perfect penalty past David James to snatch all three points for Les Bleus. We’ll never know for sure, of course, but there’s every chance it may have been a different story. givemesport.com - Rob Swan • 52m "My toughest opponent? They are two shining examples for any player. The Frenchman said that … Zinedine Zidane, who faced Scholes at club and international level, said: “Scholes was my toughest opponent, the complete midfielder and undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of … 'He is the type of player you want on your side, not in opposition because he could do so much damage. Paul Scholes is in a class of his own." Andres Iniesta. or debate this issue live on our message boards. Votes: 6 'It's only natural to want to select your best players and there is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still in a class of his own,' the former Real Madrid and Juventus midfielder told The Mirror. Zinedine Zidane ️: "My toughest opponent?Scholes of Manchester... Scholes is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of his generation." Zinedine Zidane Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team - that goes to show how highly I have always rated him. © 2021 Sports New Media Limited. Sven instead opted for Lampard and Steven Gerrard in the middle of the park, despite concerns that the pair didn’t complement each other as a central midfield pairing. "I have been considering retiring from international football for a while,” Scholes admitted. The Estadio da Luz in Lisbon was the venue for the eagerly-anticipated group-stage fixture between France and England. ', Magnifique: Zidane has praised former opponent Scholes, but many rate the former France midfielder as among the finest footballers of all time. "England have probably produced the two best midfield players of the last 20 years in Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes," Zidane said. He makes the game look easy because he's so much natural ability.'. Would England have conceded those two late Zidane goals with Scholes still on the pitch? Zidane: Paul Scholes Is Untouchable August 22, 2010 Zinedine Zidane, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of our time, has claimed that Paul Scholes is as close to the complete footballer as you can get and regrets never getting to play alongside him. And Zidane believes Pogba is destined to become one of Europe’s elite players and that he would have been an ideal long-term replacement for the retired Paul Scholes, and the solution for David Moyes’ concerns with United’s midfield. I … Scholes of Manchester. England went on to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2004, where they were knocked out by Portugal on penalties. Zidane played against Scholes on a handful of occasions and the Manchester United and England star clearly left a huge impression on him. Quotes about Paul Scholes from players who played with him for Man Utd & against him - including Xavi, Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo. "Paul Scholes had the best football brain I’d ever seen in a kid. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, Some are self proclaimed superstars like Pele and Ronaldo, some create a … On 22 April 2009, he made his 600th appearance for … Paul Scholes. – Zinedine Zidane “I’m star-struck when I see Paul Scholes because you never see him. They went head-to-head for the final time at … Zidane played against Scholes on a handful of occasions and the Manchester United and England star clearly left a huge impression on him. 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He is the complete midfielder." Zinedine Zidane. The match will always be remembered for Zidane’s brilliance at the end of the match. Indeed, while speaking on the radio earlier today, the former Spurs midfielder named Scholes, Gerrard, Glenn Hoddle and Zinedine Zidane as the … I'm not sure he was afforded the same luxury,' he said. Zinedine Zidane has hailed Paul Scholes as 'the complete footballer', and admitted that he regrets never having played alongside the evergreen Manchester United midfielder. Wayne Rooney, aged just 18 at the time, was excellent. Scholes of Manchester. The showpiece of the exhibition was Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, a video installation from 2006 which showed the result of 17 cameras following not the ball but Zidane for an entire game. Paul Scholes retirement after a 17-year career at Manchester United has prompted tributes from some greats of the game. Scholes of Manchester. 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Zinedine Zidane, World Cup winning France midfielder and three-time FIFA World Player of the Year "Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team – that goes to show how highly I have always rated him. On the pitch you can’t catch him. You didn't get any time on the ball when he was around. Will always maintain Juan Sebastian Veron wasn't a total flop at Man Utd, and that Scholes > Gerrard and Lampard. 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The Manchester United legend shares a reciprocated love with the Frenchman. "I spoke to Paul nearly a year ago about it when he came to see me and wanted to think about it. No comments have so far been submitted. Scholes is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of his generation.” These … Zinedine Zidane has hailed Paul Scholes as 'the complete footballer', and admitted that he regrets never having played alongside the evergreen Manchester United midfielder. The Verdict, Would McNeil be a good signing for Aston Villa? Kevin Keegan : "What United have got that Chelsea haven't is Paul Scholes. All Rights Reserved. He may have been sacrificed but Scholes’ highlights from the game show that he still dictated the tempo of the game before he went off injured with 15 minutes remaining after twisting his ankle. "At the end of the season before he left he said he'd speak to Sven about it and he did that and he's come to his decision. 'You rarely come across the complete footballer, but Scholes is as close to it as you can get. Looking back at it now, the fact Scholes - one of the most naturally talented players that English football has ever produced - didn’t earn more than 66 caps during his career is a huge, huge shame. It was cruel on England, who performed well over the course of the 90 minutes. It was often said that Scholes couldn’t tackle but, as the footage shows, he produced several decent challenges against France that evening. 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Although Scholes was truly great, Zidane was on a whole another level. Paul Scholes performance for England vs France at Euro 2004 is one of the most underrated individual performances, with the former Manchester United midfielder running the show. There was nobility amidst the carnage. Sam Allardyce : "There is not a better midfield player in the world." Let’s face it. Scholes, who was just 29 at the time, announced his retirement from international football several weeks after the tournament had ended. However, Zidane himself, and many other players actually see themselves as inferior (in playing terms) to Paul Scholes. Man United transfers: Who is the worst signing of the Ed Woodward era? Scholes turned down the chance to come out of international retirement at this summer's World Cup but Fabio Capello is understood to be considering making another offer to Scholes to play in England's Euro 2012 qualifiers. As was Scholes, deployed on the left-wing by Sven-Goran Eriksson. The 38-year-old is adamant that Scholes is up there with the toughest opponents he has faced during his time in football - an ultimate tribute to the Manchester United veteran. Enduring brilliance: Manchester United's veteran midfielder Paul Scholes (left). Play it now. The world-class attacking midfielder broke English hearts by cancelling out Frank Lampard’s opener with a superb 91st-minute free-kick. He would close you down and make your life terribly uncomfortable. Anh được coi là một trong những cầu thủ xuất sắc nhất lịch sử. France legend Zinedine Zidane has lavished high praise on Paul Scholes, claiming one of his regrets is not playing alongside him. An all-round midfielder who possesses quality and character in abundance. Playing for Manchester United‘s academy is guaranteed to bring pressure but teenage prospect Zidane Iqbal also has another challenge.. Born in Manchester four days after namesake Zinedine Zidane had helped Real Madrid knock United out of the Champions League at Old Trafford, Iqbal certainly had a lot to live up to with that forename.. By that point, the current Madrid boss had already … In the 2008 UEFA Super Cup against Zenit Saint Petersburg, Scholes was sent off after he received a second yellow card for a deliberate handball. It worries teams. David Beckham hailed Zinedine Zidane as "probably the best player I have ever played with" when he was asked to choose between the French legend and Paul Scholes. Off the pitch he disappears.” – Luis Figo “In the last 15 to 20 years the best central midfielder that I have seen — the most complete — is Scholes. Zinedine Zidane has singled out Manchester United legend Paul Scholes as the best player he's ever played against. Zidane added: 'He was an extremely tough opponent to play against. They believe he should of been recognised as the world's best player on more than one occasion. He was shoved to left midfield by Sven and still dominated so much that when he was subbed off he was labelled the "English Zidane… "Paul has made a great contribution to England and I don't think he feels he's missing anything now. 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The Verdict, West Ham strike target comes with £40m price-tag - The Verdict. "I think 66 caps is beyond an average international career, he is going out at the top and we respect his decision.". Paul Scholes: Manchester United's pass master or a red devil? Even when away from the action, running back and forth to set up goals, he was a work of art. Zinedine Zidane: “Scholes is undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation.” Phil Neville : “Paul, for me, is the best player in the England team. They went head-to-head for the final time at Euro 2004. Scholes has seen the application of such great technique to … Football writer for over a decade, childhood hero was Zinedine Zidane. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. But he never had the vision and timing of Xavi or the balletic poise and formidable presence of Zidane. Zidane was once asked, ‘How does it feel to be the best player in the world?’ He replied, ‘Ask Paul Scholes.’ That shows how high Paul Scholes was rated by his fellow players, be it either teammates or opponents. Scholes is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of his generation.”. Scholes of Manchester. Many people see the fact that Paul shunned the limelight as the reason why he never received the honours he deserved. He is the complete midfielder. Bruno Fernandes reveals raging debate in Man United dressing room over who is football's GOAT... with Portuguese star opting for Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazilian duo Fred and Alex Telles insisting it's Pele! "My toughest opponent? When I returned I was given lots of time to consider my position. Paul Scholes – The Red-Headed Midfield Maestro We’ve come across thousands of footballers over the years. I never tire of watching him play. Paul Scholes (/ ˈ p ɔː l ˈ s k oʊ l z /; sinh ngày 16 tháng 11 năm 1974) là một cựu cầu thủ bóng đá Anh. But if you had to pick out only one, then for their history and for all that they have achieved it would have to be Paul Scholes or Ryan Giggs. Zidane wished he’d played with Scholes The Barcelona team of the 2000s was all conquering and in many ways revolutionised the game with Xavi and Andres Iniesta dominating in midfield. ... Zinedine Zidane: My toughest opponent? And Zidane, who himself returned from the wilderness to lead France to the 2006 World Cup final, believes it is no wonder that Capello wants Scholes to rejoin the Three Lions. Paul Scholes’ Euro 2004 performance v France shows why Zidane called him his toughest opponent. 'He's almost untouchable in what he does. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Zinedine Zidane, World Cup winning France midfielder and three-time FIFA World Player of the Year “Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team – that goes to show how highly I have always rated him. Scholes was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in September 2008. By Sportsmail Reporter Updated: 11:39 EDT, 22 August 2010. 'One of my regrets is that the opportunity to play alongside him never presented itself during my career. Anh dành toàn bộ sự nghiệp thi đấu chuyên nghiệp của mình với câu lạc bộ Manchester United.Anh hiện là đồng chủ sở hữu của Salford City. Paul Scholes receives special praise: ‘In the last 15 to 20 years the best central midfielder that I have seen — the most complete — is Scholes. 'Life is full of regrets, but it doesn't pay to look back. These lofty words of praise came from none other than Zinedine Zidane, one of the best footballers of all time. "There was a … Zinedine Zidane : "Scholes is undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation." 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