2006 World Cup; Germany
07-10-2006, 12:00 AM
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Yes, he did that
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As much as the headbutt was a classless act, I would not be suprised that he was reacting to some racist shit from Materazzi. He has been known for talking like that to opposing players.
Anyways, congrats to Italia for their win and we shall see each other in Euro 2008 and South Africa 2010
EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND!
Anyways, congrats to Italia for their win and we shall see each other in Euro 2008 and South Africa 2010
EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND!
07-10-2006, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Lister00169
As much as the headbutt was a classless act, I would not be suprised that he was reacting to some racist shit from Materazzi. He has been known for talking like that to opposing players.
07-10-2006, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by fdl
Maybe. But Zidane has been around a long time and has heard every type of trash talking there is. It just doesnt make sense. Then again there have been times in the past where Zidane has lost his temper.
07-10-2006, 12:22 AM
#2406
That was uncalled for...
ENDLESS amounts of people...
EDIT: The guys that were on St. Clair, did you see that 3km long flag? It was rolled into a small tube, that thing was nuts, nobody knew what it was until you saw the next colour
EDIT: The guys that were on St. Clair, did you see that 3km long flag? It was rolled into a small tube, that thing was nuts, nobody knew what it was until you saw the next colour
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07-10-2006, 07:22 AM
#2409
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Just found out Zidane won the Golden Ball Award for best player of the tournament. That's because voting ended at half time of the championship game. 
Even so, I don't think he was the best player of the tournament regardless of the red card.
Even so, I don't think he was the best player of the tournament regardless of the red card.
07-10-2006, 07:44 AM
#2410
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Originally Posted by F-C
Just found out Zidane won the Golden Ball Award for best player of the tournament. That's because voting ended at half time of the championship game.
Even so, I don't think he was the best player of the tournament regardless of the red card.
Even so, I don't think he was the best player of the tournament regardless of the red card.
And he missed a game because of a red. Strange descesion. He was the best from the round of 16 on though, when he was playing.
07-10-2006, 08:04 AM
#2411
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Originally Posted by F-C
Just found out Zidane won the Golden Ball Award for best player of the tournament. That's because voting ended at half time of the championship game.
Even so, I don't think he was the best player of the tournament regardless of the red card.
Even so, I don't think he was the best player of the tournament regardless of the red card.
07-10-2006, 08:21 AM
#2412
Originally Posted by Lister00169
As much as the headbutt was a classless act, I would not be suprised that he was reacting to some racist shit from Materazzi. He has been known for talking like that to opposing players.
Anyways, congrats to Italia for their win and we shall see each other in Euro 2008 and South Africa 2010
EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND!
Anyways, congrats to Italia for their win and we shall see each other in Euro 2008 and South Africa 2010
EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND! EN-GA-LAND!
Last edited by juniorbean; 07-10-2006 at 08:57 AM.
07-10-2006, 08:21 AM
#2413
Originally Posted by FastAcura
Cannavaro should have won the award. Of course he wasn't as noticable as Zidane since he doesn't score goals, but he was AT LEAST as important to his team and his team won the championship.
And why end the vote at halftime? That's very odd...
07-10-2006, 09:00 AM
#2418
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Originally Posted by fuckleberry
same town and you never met him ?How would I have met him? I've only been to one meet and fdl hasn't come to within 400 miles of one.
07-10-2006, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
These two teams are in the same group for Euro 08 qualifying and play in Paris in 6 weeks.
07-10-2006, 09:21 AM
#2422
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Originally Posted by FastAcura
Even if he did, he would be banned.
07-10-2006, 09:24 AM
#2424
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Italy's De Rossi was given 4 games for that elbow. I'd imagine at least 10 for this. Far more blatant.
Rumour around here is that Materaazzi was saying some stuff about muslims. But if he had you'd think Zidane would want to talk about it afterward. Instead her chose not to.
Rumour around here is that Materaazzi was saying some stuff about muslims. But if he had you'd think Zidane would want to talk about it afterward. Instead her chose not to.
07-10-2006, 09:32 AM
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From an article on FOXSports :
I guess he has to support his captain but it's WORDS! Nothing can excuse what Zidane did - if Materazzi did something physical then maybe i could understand...
oh the burning questions left after the finale!
"France coach Raymond Domenech had no doubts who the villain was, blaming Materazzi for provoking Zidane into the incident that brought a sour ending to a remarkable career."
oh the burning questions left after the finale!
07-10-2006, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
Italy's De Rossi was given 4 games for that elbow. I'd imagine at least 10 for this. Far more blatant.
Either way, I thought it was pretty funny that anyone would ever do such a thing.
07-10-2006, 09:41 AM
#2428
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Originally Posted by sonnyg80
oh the burning questions left after the finale!
Like why did they pull Henry at the end? Cramps are something, yes, but let the guy sit there on the side and wait for the PKs to begin. With Zidane and Viera out, they needed every extra shooter.
07-10-2006, 09:41 AM
#2429
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But De Rossi didn't deliberatley walk up to him and throw an elbow. It happened in play while going for the ball.
10 games if I was Sepp Blatter or whoever makes those decesions.
10 games if I was Sepp Blatter or whoever makes those decesions.
07-10-2006, 09:51 AM
#2430
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Just because he elbowed him in the face during a play doesn't mean that his intentions weren't as bad. Noone goes up for a header like that - swinging their arm into soemone's face without trying to hurt someone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlGHw4S7IMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlGHw4S7IMc
07-10-2006, 09:59 AM
#2432
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IMO Zidnae's action were far worse than De Rossi's.
De Rossi's actions were bad but it could have been caused by a split second bad decesion. It was not pre-meditated. Zidane's action were entirely pre-meditated. He took like 5 steps towards him and had seconds to think about how he was going to hurt Matrix.
Its like Dale Hunter or Todd Bertuzzi in the NHL. They knew exactly what they were doing and how the were going to do it. They were both banned for a full season BTW.
De Rossi's actions were bad but it could have been caused by a split second bad decesion. It was not pre-meditated. Zidane's action were entirely pre-meditated. He took like 5 steps towards him and had seconds to think about how he was going to hurt Matrix.
Its like Dale Hunter or Todd Bertuzzi in the NHL. They knew exactly what they were doing and how the were going to do it. They were both banned for a full season BTW.
07-10-2006, 10:05 AM
#2433
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
Like why did they pull Henry at the end? Cramps are something, yes, but let the guy sit there on the side and wait for the PKs to begin. With Zidane and Viera out, they needed every extra shooter.
07-10-2006, 10:08 AM
#2434
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that's one of the funniest things I've seen.
07-10-2006, 10:20 AM
#2437
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Originally Posted by fdl
07-10-2006, 10:24 AM
#2438
Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Watching Zidane humiliate himself, his team and his crappy country just before the curtain fell on his career made my weekend. Italy winning was just a bonus.
Originally Posted by fdl
I dont care if voting ended at the half (which sounds odd to begin with), they should strip him of the award.
07-10-2006, 10:26 AM
#2439
Interesting. Interesting.
Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Watching Zidane humiliate himself, his team and his crappy country just before the curtain fell on his career made my weekend. Italy winning was just a bonus.
I haven't giggled that much since Michael Irvin's career-ending neck injury.
