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Most of us have (or have had) our own heroes in football. There's at least one guy you'll always look out for. You'll download all his goal movies, search the internet as much as you can on him, buy all types of memorabilia on him, be ecstatic when he scores.
For me, that person is the great Youri Djorkaeff. I was drawn to his style of playing - somewhat odd (the flailing of arms and a completely alien way of moving), but at the same time with great class. I'd be happy for days when he scored and excited when I see his name in the starting lineup or even the newspaper. I almost went to heaven when he scored what proved to be winning goals against Czech Rep and Spain in Euro 2000.
Here's the thing - how do they become our heroes? Zidane moves with grace and has heavenly skills, but he doesn't get to me the way Djorkaeff does (at the moment). Most of you were won over by Baggio in the same type of way. I'll always support France and Inter, but if DJ doesn't play in 2002, things won't be the same. Do any of you feel that way about Baggio or any other favourite player? Has anyone felt that way about previous heroes?
One thing's for sure. I have great memories of him playing. Those are invaluable for any soccer fan.
For me, that person is the great Youri Djorkaeff. I was drawn to his style of playing - somewhat odd (the flailing of arms and a completely alien way of moving), but at the same time with great class. I'd be happy for days when he scored and excited when I see his name in the starting lineup or even the newspaper. I almost went to heaven when he scored what proved to be winning goals against Czech Rep and Spain in Euro 2000.
Here's the thing - how do they become our heroes? Zidane moves with grace and has heavenly skills, but he doesn't get to me the way Djorkaeff does (at the moment). Most of you were won over by Baggio in the same type of way. I'll always support France and Inter, but if DJ doesn't play in 2002, things won't be the same. Do any of you feel that way about Baggio or any other favourite player? Has anyone felt that way about previous heroes?
One thing's for sure. I have great memories of him playing. Those are invaluable for any soccer fan.