Football: WORLD CUP 06 and close season/transfer discussion.

Kemper_Boyd · Post by **Kemper_Boyd** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:05 pm 0

goldfish wrote:So what do we think Materazzi said?

Simon

I don't know but a guess would be something bad. With all the talk
in France about how 'French' the team is I wonder if it was something
racist or the like with Zidane's Algerian ancestry. Whatever it was
made him see red.

No Name · Post by **No Name** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:06 pm 0

"You couldn't make a coq-au-vin to save your fucking life."

fog · Post by **fog** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:09 pm 0

goldfish wrote:So what do we think Materazzi said?

Simon

"Show me your bald spot"

funkstar · Post by **funkstar** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:10 pm 0

goldfish wrote:So what do we think Materazzi said?

Simon

"Nice nipples. I'll give 'em a twist for ya!"

At least, that's what it looks like he's doing. Of course, the calculated head butt isn't par for the course, but it really doesn't seem like the line ref saw it (which, sad as it may be, is how they're supposed to judge). Especially since he flat out denies a free kick to the italians... until the giant screens show the head butt and a very short consultation between him and the field ref results in the send-off. Dodgy rule practise, even if it is a totally clear red card offence...

DutchLlama · Post by **DutchLlama** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:45 pm 0

Italy proved once more that they're a real country.

As opposed to Holland with their eternal losing side.

1988 was just a fluke.

ElfQrin · Post by **ElfQrin** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:00 am 0

Italien Ã¼ber alles!

(had to be said )

Guru-Meditation · Post by **Guru-Meditation** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:13 am 0

PaulEMoz wrote:On the other hand, it was also utterly mental. Who'd have thought that the best player of this generation was really just a higher-class Duncan Ferguson?

Duncan Ferguson red cards (Premiership) : 8
Vinnie Jones red cards (career) : 12
Zinedine Zidane (career) : 14, including one for stamping on another player, and at least one other instance of head butting.

Clue number 1 ....

Mat T · Post by **Mat T** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:16 am 0

Ouch...

Acronym · Post by **Acronym** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:28 am 0

Fuck it, world cup all-in wrestling and the French have it sewn up: Cantona and Zidane...

PFVA · Post by **PFVA** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:43 am 0

Kemper_Boyd wrote:
goldfish wrote:So what do we think Materazzi said?

Simon
I don't know but a guess would be something bad. With all the talk
in France about how 'French' the team is I wonder if it was something
racist or the like with Zidane's Algerian ancestry. Whatever it was
made him see red.

I was wondering that myself. Something in the grounds of "your mother is an arabic whore". But again i'm sure he was provoked a million times w/ names like that why to react now in his last game? Even if France would have won he would have missed the final cerimonies. Come on Ronaldo (the Ronaldo) you are good friends with both Zizou and Figo let us know why both of them decided to act this way on their last Cup.

I want to see what comes up in the French Media about it.

Well done Italy. It's great to see a new generation of players coming in from there. Looking forward to next Cup.

turk182 · Post by **turk182** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:18 am 0

I Think Im losing some love for the game , the quarter finals on were mostly very poor matches... And there is no justice in sport and when it happens it is very rare. Divers , Cheaters, Butters ,elbows.. what the F**k is going on?
These players are all over payed over hyped pre madonnas. FIFA need to sort out the mess if they are to have good world cups again, rewarding postivie play should be paramount. All that has happened is this generation has taught the next generation that doing 'hings' like that above can bring you sucess at the highest level, both finalist werent great to watch

And I do love this game still just...

PFVA · Post by **PFVA** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:46 am 0

One hour before the game, waiting for the pub to open:

Making good use of Google's free wireless access (and a good way to muffle ABC and ESPN comentators):

Afterwards: Itaaaalia

Guru-Meditation · Post by **Guru-Meditation** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:51 am 0

French consultant Angel Marcos said he was dissappointed by Zidanes gesture, but appaled by Maloudas "constant diving". His punishment should be "more severe" and noted it's a trait he also does in league play. It's fine to attack Ronaldo but you have to be honest with a blue.

Mat T · Post by **Mat T** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:21 am 0

Seems Materazzi has a history of being a bit "rough" shall we say.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKGcUr0S-FU[url]Kicking People A Lot[/url]

And...

Hehe.

mamemeister · Post by **mamemeister** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:29 am 0

Zidane might have disgraced himself but take a look at this to appreciate his skill.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 6760622842