Zidane to the MLS??? Sacre Bleu

The rumors are kicking up again about Zizou coming over to this side of the pond to ply his trade, which he had retired from this past summer after the world cup ..http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/scorecard/02/19/truth.rumors.soccer/index.html

If the rumors are too be believed Zizou might find himself in a bidding war between Chicago and New York/New Jersey. I am a little hesitant to believe in the rumors.

Zidane, unlike Beckham, does not need the lime light nor does he have a wife that yurns to have an "acting" career. Beckham feels he is the leader for football for the free world and needs to carry the game to the United States, I really think he sees the $$$ in post career opportunities in Los Angeles rather than London, Manchester or Madrid (have to give Beckham credit for recognizing this fact). Zidane is an introverted person, not seeking the glory nor the spot light. He is a fierce competitor, something I doubt he will get playing for the Fire or the Metrostars.....

If Zidane is to come back to high level football, why would he not seek an opportunity with say, Marseille? He could come back and play for his home town team for a young team, and play along side players like Cisse, Ribery, Nasri, and the like. Similar to another star that was penciled to head to America - Edgar Davids, who went back to Ajax, rather than toiling in Dallas for FC Dallas.

Playing in Marseilles, Zizou would be close to home and could work with the North African community that is prevalent in Marseille, something that appears to be close to his heart - witness his recent trip to Algeria. Granted, getting a Beckhamesc contract might making living in the Gold Coast of Chicago or somewhere off Central Park West appear appealing for 3-5 years, but will Zizou really get excited about lacing up the boots to play the Colorado Rapids on a Wednesday night in front of 12,000 fans when he could be playing in the OM - PSG derby, or heading again Lyon....or even playing against Nice in the Riviera derby?

Selfishly I would like to see Zizou play in the MLS for a season so I could see his matches, and keep him away from Marseille...but I can not imagine what would be so appealing to the arguably the greatest French player of all time....unless it is the $250m that Beckham extorted from the Galaxy...