Zidane stood up for himself, didnt take crap ( IF INDEED HE HAD CURSED HIM). i think all of us would have done the same thing , if someone had cursed us regarding our heritage, culture or family. as for his tarnished image,due to his actions...well It's not the size of the dog that matters in a fight, its the size of the fight within a dog that matters. And if anything, this incident apart, Zidane is and always be one of the best player the world has seen, and will continue to inspire millions of soccor loving fans . The legacy continues...well boyond the final.