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isabelle:
You'd never see Thierry Henry do that, at least I don't think so :-\. But then I am Henry-biased ;D.
What a shame for the youths in this country for whom Zidane represented so much (and I'm sure we're gonna hear some awful comment from our National Front, the French fascist/neo-nazi party, who already commented in the past on the "colour" and "origin" of our players! Starting tomorrow I'm sure).
Pipedream:
Some impressions! :)
World Champion of all Fan Miles: Berlin!!! :D
opinionista:
--- Quote from: isabelle on July 09, 2006, 05:58:24 pm ---WELL DONE ITALY
Even though the French team didn't exactly lose the match :-X
But OMG! Whatever happened to Zidane? Did any of you in your country get the explanation? Because we didn't. We can take a defeat, as after all they went all the way to the final - which not many people expected - but we are just so puzzled at the way Zidane hit the Italian player! My German partner says there's an awful lot of racism among the Italian football/soccer players, and that that Italian player must've been extremely offensive in a racist manner for Zidane to behave this way. Any hint anyone ?
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Apparently Zidane's reaction wasn't Materazzi's fault. He lost his temper, that's all. When they were struggling for the ball, Materazzi grabbed Zidane from behind, but didn't hurt him, more or less hugged him (can't really describe it). And Zidane was pissed off about it. They got into an argument, and he hit Materazzi with his head.
That was so unfortunate. I went to the Real Madrid Cafe Bar, at the Bernabeu (Real Madrid's football stadium) to watch the game with my italian friends. More than half the people there were rooting for France because of Zidane since he's a Real Madrid player (well was until recently). I think we were practically the only ones rooting for Italy. When Zidane lost his temper and hit Materazzi for no apparent reason, the bar went silent. No one could believe it. My italian friends were disappointed. They wanted Italy to win but they admire Zidane. Some are Real Madrid's fans. It was a very sad scene.
I was rooting for Italy, but I think Zidane is an excellent football player and sport figure. It's very unfortunate he couldn't control his temper. I feel sorry for him.
Pipedream:
Party time in Italy! :)
Pipedream:
Despite his red card in the final, Zinedine Zidane was elected "Best Player" of the World Cup by journalists! :)
Most successful striker of the tournament: Miroslav Klose with five goals! :-*
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