Local commentators and teenage fans say France's Zinedine Zidane has the edge over England's Wayne Rooney to be named the star player of Euro 2004.
Both have been key players for their sides in the group stages of the tournament.
Four years ago when France won the European Championships, Zidane was the inspiration behind their spectacular achievement. French sports newspaper L'Equipe said watching Zidane was 'like falling in love'.
Now at the Euro 2004 championships in Portugal, the prodigiously talented midfielder is in the mood to ignite Gallic passion once again. Zidane's devastating ball skills were on full display against England last week.
He kept his nerve to steal victory for his nation with a beautifully taken free-kick and a penalty in the dramatic last moments of the game.
Like before, the magician from Marseille was hailed in his homeland. 'Zidane's genius sends France to paradise' read one national headline.
Opinion among Hong Kong fans on the Player of the Tournament is mixed, but Zidane's name is one that's mentioned frequently.
