Jan 19, 2002 01:04 PM
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(Updated Jan 19, 2002 01:04 PM)
Move over France and Zidane, if someone is going to make people take notice of him at this year’s FIFA World Cup, it’s going to be Figo. As every young striker does, Figo too dreams of lifting the World Cup wearing his country’s national colors. Transferred from the Spanish club, Barcelona to their eternal rivals Real Madrid, for a record-breaking transfer fee of $ 56 million, Figo is making waves playing for his new club.
Figo's sporty appearance, his never-say-die attitude and his no-pains-no-gains policy have literally positioned him on the favorites list of every football fan. Even if he doesn’t score goals, he makes good play providing beautiful passes and immaculate crosses. And when he does score, it’s bound to be spectacular: breaking away from the midfield, racing down the line with speeds that would put any defense to shame and then sending the ball into the back of the net. Figo is considered as a semi-god in Portugal and wherever he’s shown his talents. Foresight, speed and humility are tops on his priority list. Add to this his intelligence and his efficient right foot and you almost have a one-man team.
Playing alongside Figo for Real Madrid are immensely talented players: Zidane, Raul and Roberto Carlos. Put together, they’d make you think twice before kickoff. We will definitely be seeing a lot of Figo’s talents explode during the FIFA World Cup this year. Until then, here’s wishing him all the best.
