Zizou & Friends BC Place July 4th?

[Regs]

Zidane, Barthez, Vieri, Maldini, Prso, Eto'o... wow!

Don't know if this 100% confirmed but it appears so, they'll be playing a Canadian Allstar team apparently.

Check this out:

Zidane & Friends Tour 2009 | Event Details

[totti_10]

when do tickets go on sale?

[bergamascho]

Ummmm read carefully there Francesco...It says it quite clearly if you follow the link.

http://www.riversidecanada.com/zft/buytickets.html

[missionblues10]

already knew about this just never said anything about it. It was one of the masters from our club who set it up. It is defo exciting news, i have been told i get to go for the dinner with the players after the game too which should be pretty nice, afterall i get to meet the one player i idolized growing up, zidane.

[The_Reverend]

they have a facebook group too:
ZIDANE & FRIENDS TOUR 2009 | BMO FIELD, TORONTO | Facebook

[Jay#7]

already knew about this just never said anything about it. It was one of the masters from our club who set it up. It is defo exciting news, i have been told i get to go for the dinner with the players after the game too which should be pretty nice, afterall i get to meet the one player i idolized growing up, zidane.

Dare you to insult his mother and sister, and maybe you'll get lucky with a nice Zidane head print in your chest. Come to think of it, that would be a pretty cool souvenir.

[The_Reverend]

but if he insults your mother, are you allowed to headbutt him??? only fair...

[bergamascho]

So the website shows only a Toronto date (revised since the link first went up). Any word on if (when) the Vancouver date is?

[Law Man]

One of my sister's best friends works for C-FOX and apparently they just have to get final details together for a Vancouver date.

[zenga]

It was in the Province today, so it is confirmed. Zidane, Costacurta, Baresi, Gattuso, Eto, Prso and Guily are listed in todays paper. July 4 kickoff 8pm BC Place

[Regs]

Commercial Drive could be hopping that night I'm thinking.

Tickets on sale May 7th.

[BJB]

Commercial Drive could be hopping that night I'm thinking.

Tickets on sale May 7th.

Prso singing at the Croatian Centre??? Hmmmmmm.....

Lets go back a bit....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPHf7NaaNJk

[Regs]

Media release today:

ZIDANE & FRIENDS TOUR CANADA
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO UNICEF

Representatives from Adlani Soccer today announced the details of the Zidane & Friends
Canadian tour in June and July. International soccer champion Zinedine Zidane and other
star players will compete in a friendly match at BMO Stadium in Toronto on June 25, at
Percival Molson Stadium in Montreal on June 28, and at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on July 4. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to UNICEF for its programs to improve the lives of millions of children in 156 countries and territories worldwide.

“I am very excited to be coming to Canada”, said Zidane this week.

Team members of the former soccer star will include Samuel Eto'o, Fabien Barthez, Christian Vieri, Franco Baresi and Gennaro Gattuso. They will be coached by the former coach of the Italian national team, Arrigo Sacchi, who led Italy to the World Cup in 1994. The international team will compete in friendly matches with players from several Canadian cities.

Tickets
Montréal – June 28 - Admission : entre 21 $ et 198 $.
Toronto – June 25 - Ticketmaster : entre 42,50 $ et 191,25 $.
Vancouver –July 4 - Ticketmaster : entre 29 $ et 99 $.

Zinedine Zidane is one of the greatest soccer players in modern times. He has led France to two World Cup appearances including a title in 1998. His club affiliations have been equally impressive including Real Madrid and Juventus FC. Zidane retired from professional soccer in 2006 following France’s appearance in the World Cup final. As Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), he makes regular tour appearances at stadiums in Europe, Africa and Asia. Zidane’s “Match Against Poverty ” benefits many charities

“ Zidane is such an ambassador for the game and brings hope and happiness wherever he
goes, ” said Ahcene Adlani, tour promoter. “ In these difficult times, the beautiful game,
played by one of the game’s most beautiful players can only inspire others to achieve great things. ”

Anyone have tickets yet?

Anyone interested in going as a group?

[zenga]

Gattuso is in South Africa for Confed Cup, I dont think he will be making it here!

[BJB]

Media release today:



Anyone have tickets yet?

Anyone interested in going as a group?

I have tickets with 11 other croats...

[johnnybluenose]

Are there any TTP'ers involved with the "Vancouver All-Stars"?

I saw the FVSL Site saying Two FVSL'ers are playing.. Who are they?

Funny I saw the ad boards jimmy rigged to three shitty minivans at the Whitecaps game on Friday night. I'm sure they loved seeing some renegade promoter pushing this sham all over the peeps as they left the game last week with all kinds of false advertising.
1) I highly doubt Samuel Eto'o will be allowed to play with him being useless to Barca as sale bait with an injury inflicted by some hack purporting to be a "Insert CityHere All-Star"
2) Gattuso will be most likely still be involved in the Confederations Cup
3) Prso doesn't have any knees left
4) $29-$99 for BC Place!? C'Mon...
5) "Partial proceeds go to Unicef" -really? They are going to have a hard time making the break even point for a bunch of former legends to play a bunch of local guys that will have spent $200-$300 to try out to make a team to face them!? Unless you have a hardon for one of the guys coming (Vieri, Prso, Zizou) Basically they are selling a philanthropic side that will never come to fruition, unless the players are giving a bunch of their appearance fees to Unicef.

Bad acting if you ask me.

[trece verde]

Schmoozefest at the Italian Centre also tied to this. I will forward details when I get back to the 'hood...

[johnnybluenose]

Zidane tour will proceed, promoter says - The Globe and Mail

Not Looking good.

Why am I not surprised?

You'd think there was a reason the CSA and pro Clubs had little to no interest in this thing.

[Dude]

Ahcene Adlani...anyone know this guy? Ghouse?

JBN...seriously, tell us what you realy think. Why would the CSA or pro clubs shy away from this? Inquiring minds...

[Dude]

KNVB...how can I reply to your wit when you go and delete your posts?

This was #37. Almost halfway through the day, give me strength.