ahahahahahahahahahahah!

that was the dumbest move ever.

wow

Zidane is watching WWE seriously.

That looked like Edge "Spear". SERIOUSLY. :rofl: :rofl: :junior:

How could he do that ??? One of the best players in the world shouldn't react like this ... it doesn't matter what the opponent tells you. I cannot believe this !!! He won't be the best player in this World Cup I'm sure.
This game was one of the best for Zidane until this moment.

Zidane is watching WWE seriously.

That looked like Edge "Spear". SERIOUSLY. :rofl: :rofl: :junior:


:rofl: :rofl:

I have a question....if France wins who raises the Cup?

I just lost a little respect for Zidane. That was completely idiotic. Materazzi must have said something terrible but the way Zidane did that was crazy.

Then again Zidane did grow up on the streets of Marseille so I'm not surprised the way he handled that. :alex:

Maybe Makelele.

Or Zidane does a headbutt on Joseph Blatter and runs off the field, but that is just dreaming too much :junior:

Zidane is watching WWE seriously.

That looked like Edge "Spear". SERIOUSLY. :rofl: :rofl: :junior:
Maybe Zizou was thinking that he is playing rugby now or something like this (wrestling is close to this thing too). :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I think Materazzi said bad things about him. :s***: :s***:

From hero to zero in 1 match????? come on you guys know u still love him. That PK was SWEET!!!!!!!

From hero to zero in 1 match????? come on you guys know u still love him. That PK was SWEET!!!!!!!

It's hard do build...but easy to destroy. Applies just right.
Zidane is a wonderful player, and made a fantastic match...but that is just...classless.

I remember a moment that Zidane lost his temper in a Valencia match, three players were hardly holding him back..

he didn't lose any respect for me, we all know materazzi is a c.nt .... yes it was a world cup final but you know sometimes when something is said, you forget where you are, when currently it is and react..


it was a great header indeed :rofl:

I laughed when I saw that.

That was mental, funny as ****. If you're going to be so ******* blatant, then the least you could do for everyone watching is aim for the ****s head. If he'd have clipped his chin that would of knocked Materazzi clean out. It would've been beautiful.

(H)(Y)

Tragic... (:/)

I remember doing something exactly the same at school once. but luckily we were 4-0 up.

he sure got some serious power behind that headbutt

even though he is my favourite player of all time but his move just really really damn stupid :(

Hahahahaha!! What an idiot! Oh man, easily the funniest moment of the WC. I wanna see if Fifa scramble to change their MVP award

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Class way to finish your career in the world cup final (Y)

He's let his country down. The French were on top before that moment and he was the best player on the pitch. What a foolish moment.

Boooom Headshot!

that was the hardest headbutt i have ever seen, it was so funny but it shows Zidane is nothing but a crazy stupid c,unt and at a time where he could have lead his french team to glory he instead chooses to get personal and ruin it for everyone.

ive always hated france but thank you zidane just made my day, and i await the Italy v France euro qualifier in a few weeks where Italy will rape you mofos.

it was the most stupid move in football history

i wonder what he said to him...

that kneegrow in your sig is french. Do you hate him too???

If I was headbutted in the chest, I wouldn't crumple to the floor like that, no matter how hard he did it. Face maybe, but chest no.

He thought he was a bull :alex:

at least if u are going to headbutt somebody get them in the face. Does Zidane not watch boxing? Headbutt to the head causes bleeding.

zidane must feel awful now. he cost his team the world cup. what a way to bow out!

Look at how Materazzi goes down, my goodness. What Zidane did was stupid, but considering it was Materazzi, he should've just punched him to death instead.

zidane must feel awful now. he cost his team the world cup. what a way to bow out!

If anyone cost them the WC it was Trezeguet.

zidane must feel awful now. he cost his team the world cup. what a way to bow out!

Zidane didnt lost in penalties cause Zidane, dont you think ?

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zidane must feel awful now. he cost his team the world cup. what a way to bow out!

Naw, he's French. He's probably smoking a cigarette and drinking coffee in the locker room purposely avoiding to take a shower.

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BTW it doesn't matter what Matterazi said to him, it doesn't matter if it was the worst insult in the history of mankind, you just don't f*ckin lose your cool like that first of all in a WC final and second of all in YOUR LAST EVER GAME AS A PROFESSIONAL PLAYER. WHAT THE F*CK :|:|:|! I still can't believe he did that, what an absolute idiot.

You only know how it is when you're inside of the pitch. It's easy to talk later. What he did was wrong, but he's a man, men are full of pride and they commit mistakes.

Terrible timing tho.

that was the hardest headbutt i have ever seen, it was so funny but it shows Zidane is nothing but a crazy stupid c,unt and at a time where he could have lead his french team to glory he instead chooses to get personal and ruin it for everyone.

ive always hated france but thank you zidane just made my day, and i await the Italy v France euro qualifier in a few weeks where Italy will rape you mofos.


hahahaha, win a world cup first.

With all of his experience, Zidane should have controlled himself. Even if Materazzi told him that the whole stadium gangbanged his mother. :amika:

What an idiot. How can you do that in the WC final and your last game.

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Zidane is a complete moron.

Is this how he wants to be remebered?

Pretty easy to destroy your whole career it seems. From complete legend now people are calling him complete moron.

With all of his experience, Zidane should have controlled himself. Even if Materazzi told him that the whole stadium gangbanged his mother. :amika:


this is the same thing that i and everybody back home is thinkin

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dumbass

zidane must feel awful now. he cost his team the world cup. what a way to bow out!

Trezeguet missing PK had nothing to do with it? :gavin:

Pretty easy to destroy your whole career it seems. From complete legend now people are calling him complete moron.

most of such people just needed a reason to start hating him. im pissed at him too, especially because this is it, no more games for him, this is how alot of people will remember him. but im gonna forget about it in a day or 2, and ill still remember him as one of the best ive ever seen play.

man, that was one sweet head butt. knocked that big guy on his ass. i laugh my ass off. well done Zidane, game was a bore, you entertained me.

Pretty easy to destroy your whole career it seems. From complete legend now people are calling him complete moron.

Altough it was a very stupid move I dont think it will be like that, I mean look at Maradona who by many is still considered a legend.

Zizou, got to admit it was funny when I saw that. Maybe he should coach our young players on how to head the ball ( or anything else for that matter :D ).

Also people saying Zizou lost the game for France, I would say it was more of Trez losing it for France. Still Zizou did hurt his team and it was a very stupid thing to do.

It's about time someone headbutted that sh*t@ss Materazzi, I feel sorry for Zizou at the end of his career, Materazzi must've said smth real bad cause Zidane was walking away and turned around. I bet it had smth to do with his roots and his native country Algeria, Materazzi is a rascist and a pig so it wouldn't surprise me. Merci for the good times Zizou and god speed.. :ewan:

The thing that makes it's funnier is that Materazzi was an everton player. he got what he deserved :s***:

It's about time someone headbutted that sh*t@ss Materazzi, I feel sorry for Zizou at the end of his career, Materazzi must've said smth real bad cause Zidane was walking away and turned around. I bet it had smth to do with his roots and his native country Algeria, Materazzi is a rascist and a pig so it wouldn't surprise me. Merci for the good times Zizou and god speed.. :ewan:

If that is the case then Zidane should of head-butted him...

Is there any racist incidents involving Materazzi?

Trezeguet usually chokes. I was watching it with 3 friends. Me and my other mate were shouting that he was going to miss it, and he did.

Anyway, i'll remember Zidane for all the good things he did, and for all the humiliation he caused us brazilians. He made a mockery of us, of course, with a ball.

Zidane FATALITY

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:alex:

Zidane FATALITY

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:alex:

aaaaaaHEaHEahEHaeAHE :rofl: ! man you guys are fast with those

Would be nice if that actually happened. (H)

If that is the case then Zidane should of head-butted him...

Is there any racist incidents involving Materazzi?

He had it coming for a long time now and it's even more sweet when the 'master' does it :rofl:
This year when Inter played against Ajax he called Trabelsi a 'monkey' and that says enough if you ask me (:/)

Zidane FATALITY

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:alex:

Which Mortal Kombat is that going to be on? I cant wait for that one:D

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Cool (Y) :rofl:

Which Mortal Kombat is that going to be on? I cant wait for that one:D

the next one :D

I just htought the whole thing was hilarious.

Seriously Materazzi will be fine, probably just a bit of a bruise. And why should Zidane have to be an angel? This makes even more of a legend, the quiet assassin, don't piss him off because he WILL kill you!!

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can't wait to find out what materazzi said to make him do that

I don't condone what Zizou did, but let's look at the flipside of the incident. I don't recall Zindane ever being ill tempered and resorting to this sort of behaviour, which tells me that Materazzi must have said some to really, and I mean really crazy to piss of Zizou. I bet if half of you were in that situation you would have done the same thing, I know I might have, especially in the heat of the moment. What if Materazzi said something about his family, like I hope your daughter dies after this game or something.... sh!t, wouldn't that be enough to piss you off?

Every stupid action illicits an even more stupid reaction, and in this case, Zizou let stupidity get the best of him.

:junior:

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(H)

My god, what a shameful end to such a magical player. Though I think Materazzi said something very bad related to his Algerian nationality(racism probably).
I would've rather wanted Italy to win with 10-1 than for Zidane to say goodbye like this.

He's had more of these moments in his career though in which he was totally blinded with rage. That darkside isn't worthy of a man with the class of Zizou.

Very very dissappointing.

:(

My god, what a shameful end to such a magical player.
I would've rather wanted Italy to win with 10-1 than for Zidane to say goodbye like this.

He's had more of these moments in his career though in which he was totally blinded with rage. That darkside isn't worthy of a man with the class of Zizou.

Very very dissappointing.

:(


nah...don't worry. he will still be remembered as the legend he is. This will be forgotten soon.

Cantona's kick vs Zidane's headbutt

Voting may start :corn:

I don't condone what Zizou did, but let's look at the flipside of the incident. I don't recall Zindane ever being ill tempered and resorting to this sort of behaviour, which tells me that Materazzi must have said some to really, and I mean really piss of Zizou. I bet if half of you were in that situation you would have done the same thing, I know I might have, especially in the heat of the moment. What if Materazzi said something about his family, like I hope your daughter dies after this game or something.... sh!t, wouldn't that be enough to piss you off?

Every stupid action illicits an even more stupid reaction, and in this case, Zizou let stupidity get the best of him.

:junior:http://www.sevillafc.es/fotos/zidane%20cabezazo.jpg

That is just one example. There are a lot more.

Yep I remember world cup 98 he kicked somebody in a Rooney sort of way. As I said he had more of this moments that isn't worthy of him.

I cant believe people actually support Zidane doing this...

I don't condone what Zizou did, but let's look at the flipside of the incident. I don't recall Zindane ever being ill tempered and resorting to this sort of behaviour, which tells me that Materazzi must have said some to really, and I mean really crazy to piss of Zizou. I bet if half of you were in that situation you would have done the same thing, I know I might have, especially in the heat of the moment. What if Materazzi said something about his family, like I hope your daughter dies after this game or something.... sh!t, wouldn't that be enough to piss you off?

Every stupid action illicits an even more stupid reaction, and in this case, Zizou let stupidity get the best of him.

:junior:

Are you kidding me? I still remember in a Juve CL match back in around 2000 in the CL he headbutted some German team(Hamburg?) player and got sent off. Then there was the stamping on that Saudi guy in '98 for absolutely no reason. Zidane does have a mean side to him, although it's usually when things don't go his way. Whatever Materazzi said to him, it doesn't excuse the headbutt. Yes, it would piss me off, too. But I'm not being paid millions and I'm not an ambassador of world football. As such, I don't have a greater responsibility of professionalism.

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That is just one example. There are a lot more.

hes had outbursts a couple of times in his career. but Ronaldinho head-butted a guy last year, who still remembers that? no-one, because if youre an extra-ordinary player, alot of stuff is forgiven. same will be with this incident.

I cant believe people actually support Zidane doing this...

you didn't think it was funny?

I don't condone what Zizou did, but let's look at the flipside of the incident. I don't recall Zindane ever being ill tempered and resorting to this sort of behaviour, which tells me that Materazzi must have said some to really, and I mean really crazy to piss of Zizou. I bet if half of you were in that situation you would have done the same thing, I know I might have, especially in the heat of the moment. What if Materazzi said something about his family, like I hope your daughter dies after this game or something.... sh!t, wouldn't that be enough to piss you off?

Every stupid action illicits an even more stupid reaction, and in this case, Zizou let stupidity get the best of him.

:junior:
Zidane has been carded before for this type of incident. in 1998 he stamped on a Saudi player. I think there was another incident of headbutting too.

I would not have done anything. Words can not hurt me. I have been abused verbally by opponents all the time and the best thing is not to react.

Domenech clapping gave it a great touch aswell. :$

Domenech clapping gave it a great touch aswell. :$

haha, yeah, that was hilarious :funny:

I'd put money that Materazzi said something racist/anti-muslim or something to him.

I was sad for Zizou to go out like that, but atleast he did it to the dirtiest c*nt on the soccer world.

Yeah what a c*nt Domenech is. I was rooting for France because of Zizou, but I would be rooting for Italy because of Domenech. What knobhead really. :nape:

I was sad for Zizou to go out like that

It was brilliant.

How many people can say that on the last day on the job they headbutted someone and then left never to return again?

Genuis.

Are you kidding me? I still remember in a Juve CL match back in around 2000 in the CL he headbutted some German team(Hamburg?) player and got sent off. Then there was the stamping on that Saudi guy in '98 for absolutely no reason. Zidane does have a mean side to him, although it's usually when things don't go his way. Whatever Materazzi said to him, it doesn't excuse the headbutt. Yes, it would piss me off, too. But I'm not being paid millions and I'm not an ambassador of world football. As such, I don't have a greater responsibility of professionalism.


I remember that stomp vividly now, group stages of the '98 WC. He really did hit Fuad Amin hard on that one. :X

Sad though, he's such a talented player.

hes had outbursts a couple of times in his career. but Ronaldinho head-butted a guy last year, who still remembers that? no-one, because if youre an extra-ordinary player, alot of stuff is forgiven. same will be with this incident.
ronnie's was not at the end of his career and during his final world cup match in front of billions of people watching the world cup final.

it reminded me of the legendary eric cantona kung-fu kick against a supporter, who offended him...

It was brilliant.

How many people can say that on the last day on the job they headbutted someone and then left never to return again?

Genuis.
when I think about it that way.... :rofl:

ronnie's was not at the end of his career and during his final world cup match in front of billions of people watching the world cup final.

if anything, that made Zidane even more nervous. who the f*ck gives a sh*t, the guy got pissed off, alot of us can say we'd control ourselves in that situation, but the goddamn fact is, we'll never play 110 minutes running like mad in a WC final, and we'll never get insulted by a retarded Materazzi during that...

if anything, that made Zidane even more nervous. who the f*ck gives a sh*t, the guy got pissed off, alot of us can say we'd control ourselves in that situation, but the goddamn fact is, we'll never play 110 minutes running like mad in a WC final, and we'll never get insulted by a retarded Materazzi during that...
i will.


Anyways, Zidane will never be able to show his face in France again with his head held high.

i will.


with his head held high.

im sure thats something he would want to do from now on

i will.


Anyways, Zidane will never be able to show his face in France again with his head held high.


thats what you think. the french freakin love him. he couldve killed materazzi tonight, it wouldnt make a difference (im exaggarating, but still :)).

Please, the man practically lives on the big stage. I'm not buying the whole nerves BS. I hope people never forget this, same goes for any player who's a worldwide role model. Control your f*cking self.

If Zidane would have had balls he would have headbutted Materazzi, say to the ref that his (ref's) wife was top notch last night, applauded the fans, and eventually run away with the trophy.

Now really, a professional player shouldn't react like that any thing in the world an opponent would say to him - including the wife thing.

Goldberg would've been mighty proud of that head charge :)

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thats what you think. the french freakin love him. he couldve killed materazzi tonight, it wouldnt make a difference (im exaggarating, but still :)).

It would. Zidane would become a football God. (H)

Do I really have to dig up the Zidane thread where I was basically abused and cast off as a lunatic for saying Zidane is a thug when things don't go his way and he shrinks under pressure more often than he rises to it? Because this was the absolute dumbest move I have ever seen in my life.

And you know what, I would almost go so far as to say that Materazzi didn't say anything big to Zidane.

When Zidane hit that header in ET that Buffon saved, I turned to my friend next to me and said "if he made that, I would have taken back everything bad I've ever said about Zidane" and then he cost his team the World Cup Final because he's a dumbass dirty cheating piece of garbage, and he reinforced everything a hundred times over.

You honestly don't think Italy got a moral lift and France got a little downhearted after seeing the French captain be a dumbass and get sent off for no reason at all? Of course they did.

Firstly, unless Zidane was going to cause France to score in the last 10 minutes, which seems unlikely, him being sent off did not certainly have any impact on the way the game turned out. Trezeguet would still have had to take a penalty. Obviously it could have turned out differently but really he hardly cost them the world cup. Especially considering he scored the earlier penalty and without him they wouldn't have got to the final in the first place, nor won the world cup in '98. I still love Zidane, and if I were French I would still love Zidane. He is a legendary player. Sure he shouldn't have done it but I can't help but admire the quality of the headbutt too. I am going to buy a Zidane shirt.

Zidane = Legend


full stop eh.. :rofl:

Yes, it was stupid

Yes, he clearly lost his cool as he has at other times in the past

Yes, he could have, but didnt, cost his team the game with that move (scoring 3/4 pens it cant be said that they were "out of it" mentally)

But this moment will never diminsh what Zidane has accomplished for football and his country. And people claiming this will be the lasting memory of his career should think of Diego Maradonna. Chances are the first thing that comes to mind is an amazing career rather than a handball.


I'd put money that Materazzi said something racist/anti-muslim or something to him.

I was sad for Zizou to go out like that, but atleast he did it to the dirtiest c*nt on the soccer world.

Amen. If he had to do it to anyone, im glad it was that son of a bitch

Do I really have to dig up the Zidane thread where I was basically abused and cast off as a lunatic for saying Zidane is a thug when things don't go his way and he shrinks under pressure more often than he rises to it? Because this was the absolute dumbest move I have ever seen in my life.

And you know what, I would almost go so far as to say that Materazzi didn't say anything big to Zidane.

When Zidane hit that header in ET that Buffon saved, I turned to my friend next to me and said "if he made that, I would have taken back everything bad I've ever said about Zidane" and then he cost his team the World Cup Final because he's a dumbass dirty cheating piece of garbage, and he reinforced everything a hundred times over.

You honestly don't think Italy got a moral lift and France got a little downhearted after seeing the French captain be a dumbass and get sent off for no reason at all? Of course they did.

The morale thing is true, indeed. But saying Zidane cost France the WC is pure exaggeration. He was one of their best players on the pitch plus he scored their goal. Not his fault Trezeguet cant take a penalty to save his life.

And yes, even if Zidane was on the pitch, Trezeguet would take penalties.

and if I were French I would still love Zidane. He is a legendary player. Sure he shouldn't have done it but I can't help but admire the quality of the headbutt too. I am going to buy a Zidane shirt.

we still love him, the star on our maillot is thanks to him and that generation, enjoy the shirt!.

And people claiming this will be the lasting memory of his career should think of Diego Maradonna. Chances are the first thing that comes to mind is an amazing career rather than a handball.

I don't think people are referring to the "hand of God" goal as being the bad part about Maradona, I think the cocaine and getting sent home from WC 94 is the downfall of his legacy. And you know what? I do think of him being a coke head every time I hear Maradona's name.

Do I really have to dig up the Zidane thread where I was basically abused and cast off as a lunatic for saying Zidane is a thug when things don't go his way and he shrinks under pressure more often than he rises to it? Because this was the absolute dumbest move I have ever seen in my life.

And you know what, I would almost go so far as to say that Materazzi didn't say anything big to Zidane.

When Zidane hit that header in ET that Buffon saved, I turned to my friend next to me and said "if he made that, I would have taken back everything bad I've ever said about Zidane" and then he cost his team the World Cup Final because he's a dumbass dirty cheating piece of garbage, and he reinforced everything a hundred times over.

You honestly don't think Italy got a moral lift and France got a little downhearted after seeing the French captain be a dumbass and get sent off for no reason at all? Of course they did.
First of all, you werent cast off at all. You were disagreeed with by many

Secondly, how does this event turn him into
a dumbass dirty cheating piece of garbage, and he reinforced everything a hundred times over.
yeah hes done it before, but so what? If he hasnt gotten an reputation for it, there is reason for that

He didnt shrink under pressure. He had a brilliant game, as was his tournament, and this was a purely indefensible, braindead move.

Why would you go as far as to assume what he said to him? Materazzi was talking to him for a good five seconds before he knocked him over.

Dude, I know I had this out with you before, but cmon, youre using this as an excuse to diminsh what he has accomplished, which remains immense. If Barthez still had any lift in his legs, they might just have won that shootout. Its not like they choked, exactly.

I don't think people are referring to the "hand of God" goal as being the bad part about Maradona, I think the cocaine and getting sent home from WC 94 is the downfall of his legacy. And you know what? I do think of him being a coke head every time I hear Maradona's name.
Yes but im sure that at the time, people were accosting him as a worthless cheat. All the world could see that hand. Yeah he became a cokehead, but now that he is recovered, the guy is slowly gaining equal fame with Pele as a servant of the game.

Zidane is far too shy for that kind of status, in my opinion, but in 10 years time, this will be a sour, awful footnote on a sterling career

I cant wait to hear what Zidane has to say for himself

Zidane :alex: = Misyer Bonehead, Le Bonehead.........what an ass!

Sadly I will remember Zidane when I think of the word stupid. He won't be cracking the top 6 EVERRRRR! Maybe not even top 10 now......

The referee did not make any call on plays that resulted in

"Zidane.....he's on the grass! And the Italian side has the ball...."

That probably frustrated Zidane. I agree.....Materazzi, with all his yapping, was asking for a slap across his face.....but Zidane:rofl:.

Sorry mate, you just headbutted the World Cup away!

Sadly I will remember Zidane when I think of the word stupid. He won't be cracking the top 6 EVERRRRR! Maybe not even top 10 now......
I guess this must be the first time youve seen him play

Secondly, how does this event turn him into

yeah hes done it before, but so what? If he hasnt gotten an reputation for it, there is reason for that

He didnt shrink under pressure. He had a brilliant game, as was his tournament, and this was a purely indefensible, braindead move.

Dude, I know I had this out with you before, but cmon, youre using this as an excuse to diminsh what he has accomplished, which remains immense. If Barthez still had any lift in his legs, they might just have won that shootout. Its not like they choked, exactly.

He does have a reputation for it; it's just that some people like to ignore all the bad things about their "heros" and only play up the good.

He did shrink from the pressure. Once again the best attacking player on France was Ribery; Zidane didn't do jack in my opinion except for score a penalty that I would have had Henry take anyway. You don't get sent off in a World Cup Final; it's a braindead move that DID cost his team the game, absolutely and unquestionably.

It does diminish what he has accomplished. In 1998 he was also a thug and a prick; is he allowed to headbutt players because he is Zidane and they aren't? In France, his legacy will always be 1998, but in the rest of the world, he will always be the idiot who cost his team a World Cup because he couldn't control his emotions. That's not a captain. Franz Beckanbauer would never have done that. Johan Cruyff would never have done that.

And by the way, Marcelo Balboa is an idiot, likening Beckanbauer wearing a sling and Zidane (who didn't make a "sub me" sign, he made a "it's my arm" sign) picking up a minor injury that needed 2 seconds of treatment.

I guess this must be the first time youve seen him play

....since Wednesday July 5th, 2006. Yes, it is.

I'd be surprised if this is not the first time that someone has said something offensive to him. What a time to act on your emotions......he was lacking in good judgement. Zidane:alex:

He was having an average game at best......people must have been suffering from brainfreeze to truly believe that he was having a GOOD game! good:rofl:

Zidane is the best player of the last 15 years mate a headbut won't be able to stop his legacy.

It was ingenious of him but knowing what a sumbeach Materazzi is i think he was badly provoked. That doesn't excuse him from the ugly thing he did but yet doesn't make him a player like others. Zidane is zidane no matter what.

Once again the best attacking player on France was Ribery

No, Ribery played his worst match of the tournament. Malouda and Zizou were France's best.


but in the rest of the world, he will always be the idiot who cost his team a World Cup because he couldn't control his emotions.


you're a f*cking lunatic, no he won't.

....the ugly thing he did....doesn't make him a player like others.....

why do it in

a) The World Cup final
b) Your LAST GAME EVER

http://www.gazzetta.it/Fotogallery/Tagliate/2006/07_Luglio/09/PAR/22.JPG

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

This is how this French loser should always be remembered. Last game of his career, the most important game in the football world and he does this. What a waste.

It was obviously a spur of the moment thing.

You guys are making it sound like he had planned it all along.

He let his emotions get the best of him, it will not ruin his legacy you f*cking morons.

He will be remembered for many things......HEADBUTTING ONE OF HIS OPPONENTS IN THE CINGULAR MOST IMPORTANT GAME ON THE PLANET will no doubt be at the top of that list.:alex:

I thought Henry was one of Frances best. It was his nice header pass that put Malouda in space and got France the PK. It was actually quite strange watchin Thierry work his ass off as he doesnt really care for his country as much as he does for the Gunners. I think of Domench played Trez or Saha alongside him the whole tournament we would have seen a better Henry.

why do it in

a) The World Cup final
b) Your LAST GAME EVER

honestly shut the fu<k up.

It's sad that Zidane haters will always use this to claim he wasn't a legend. It'll all die down pretty soon.

He will be remembered for many things......HEADBUTTING ONE OF HIS OPPONENTS IN THE CINGULAR MOST IMPORTANT GAME ON THE PLANET will no doubt be at the top of that list.:alex:


a. Great Spelling. very smart man you are.

b. It will certainly not be on top.

He did shrink from the pressure. Once again the best attacking player on France was Ribery; Zidane didn't do jack in my opinion except for score a penalty that I would have had Henry take anyway. You don't get sent off in a World Cup Final; it's a braindead move that DID cost his team the game, absolutely and unquestionably.

I sort of agreed with most of that until you came out with that. How did it cost them the game? Barthez didnt stop a single penalty. Would his presence on the field after 110 minutes somehow have provided the winning goal or uplifted "fabien cool" to play like it was five years ago?

As for slating him with getting spray on a minor knock, well, does the guy have to be Roy Keane just to earn your respect? Because it seems like you have some kind of personal vendetta

http://www.sevillafc.es/fotos/zidane%20cabezazo.jpg

That is just one example. There are a lot more.

not a lot more 3, and only 3, compared to materazzi's how many?

I remember Roberto Baggio (the best player at 94 and a player with a great career) for blazing the final penalty over the bar, losing the final to Brazil in 1994. And you think Zidane won't be remembered for this headbutt? Come on.

Oh zidane you ******* legend

He will be remembered for many things......HEADBUTTING ONE OF HIS OPPONENTS IN THE CINGULAR MOST IMPORTANT GAME ON THE PLANET will no doubt be at the top of that list.:alex:


How about headbutting two in Brazils net in the 1998 CINGULAR MOST IMPORTANT GAME IN THE PLANET?

How about footbanging one into Leverkusens net for the CL final?

Who hates Zidane, hates football.

I sort of agreed with most of that until you came out with that. How did it cost them the game? Barthez didnt stop a single penalty. Would his presence on the field after 110 minutes somehow have provided the winning goal or uplifted "fabien cool" to play like it was five years ago?

As for slating him with getting spray on a minor knock, well, does the guy have to be Roy Keane just to earn your respect? Because it seems like you have some kind of personal vendetta

I have nothing against him getting spray on a minor knock, I have a problem with Marcelo Balboa thinking it was the most courageous thing he's seen since Der Kaiser had to wear a sling in order to finish a World Cup game. It's not even close.

It's said everywhere all the time, penalties are a battle of wills. When your captain gets sent off, or reverse it, if the other team's captain gets sent off, there's a morale shift. The Italians are not traditionally good penalty takers; without Zidane on the field, yes I think they got a boost. And hell, I think France may have scored in the last 10 minutes anyway; they were dominating and the Italians were just sitting back.

I don't think we should blame Zidane to cost them the game. Even with 11 Vs 11, it would be difficult to score the equalising goal in such a little time, unless a miracle...

I remember Roberto Baggio (the best player at 94 and a player with a great career) for blazing the final penalty over the bar, losing the final to Brazil in 1994. And you think Zidane won't be remembered for this headbutt? Come on.
But did missing that penalty and falling to his knees diminsh anything he had accomplished, or did afterward?

Every great has a shameful/heartbreaking moment. Spooning the penalty, kicking Diego Simeone, Rivaldo's dive, the kung fu kick. Theyre all shocking and stupid in their own way. But that just serves as an oddity, not why we remember them

He will be remembered for many things......HEADBUTTING ONE OF HIS OPPONENTS IN THE CINGULAR MOST IMPORTANT GAME ON THE PLANET will no doubt be at the top of that list.:alex:


LOLOL YEAH AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER CANADA IN THE WORLD CUP... OH YEAH... NEVER LOLOL

For the record Num Lock (any anyone else who is French), I have nothing against France, in fact I was cheering for you. But Zidane should be absolutely ashamed of himself and he let down his entire country.

I have nothing against him getting spray on a minor knock, I have a problem with Marcelo Balboa thinking it was the most courageous thing he's seen since Der Kaiser had to wear a sling in order to finish a World Cup game. It's not even close.
Yeah, I didnt hear that. The Best Buy I was watching it in (thankfully) had the sound off. But I agree theyre worlds apart, and conciously listening to anything Marcelo Balboa says is a recipe for heartburn. Thanks to him, all of America thinks Lukas Podolski is Germany's David Beckham and Marco Mazeratti is a world class defender


It's said everywhere all the time, penalties are a battle of wills. When your captain gets sent off, or reverse it, if the other team's captain gets sent off, there's a morale shift. The Italians are not traditionally good penalty takers; without Zidane on the field, yes I think they got a boost. And hell, I think France may have scored in the last 10 minutes anyway; they were dominating and the Italians were just sitting back.
Well, you might have a valid argument there, that it couldve caused the Italians to choke. But to me they looked confident all game and blunted every French attack (despite the possession the French held second half). But when France was 6 inches from being 4/4, I think its safe to say they probably used the red card as motivation. Maybe the "lets win it for him" mentality crept in

But did missing that penalty and falling to his knees diminsh anything he had accomplished, or did afterward?

Every great has a shameful/heartbreaking moment. Spooning the penalty, kicking Diego Simeone, Rivaldo's dive, the kung fu kick. Theyre all shocking and stupid in their own way. But that just serves as an oddity, not why we remember them

On the long run Zidane's feats won't be overshadowed (a bit tainted perhaps), however it's clear his dismissal tipped the scales for Italy, technicaly and mentally - a hell of a shocking sight it was, even for a neutral fan.

For the record Num Lock (any anyone else who is French), I have nothing against France, in fact I was cheering for you. But Zidane should be absolutely ashamed of himself and he let down his entire country.

like the old saying goes sh1t happens, he should've been able to control his emotions, but that doesn't take anything way from the fact that he was instrumental in us winning '98 and euro '00, and getting this far.

do i feel cheated cuz of what he did yeah, but it'd be hypocritical of me to zero in on this after all he has done in the blue shirt, so close he was to pull it off again, alas it wasn't meant to be.

this game was weird for a number of reasons, Henry was knocked out, you could see it, he tried his best even though after the hit he wasn't the same, Vieira's injury just sucked for us, Zidane giving in to his emotions was a blow.

i don't blame Treze, obviously the coach never trusted in him, he played one lousy match and never played again of course he was not goin to be ready mentally to play in the final, the thing is, when the PKs where looming and Henry was already out i knew then, we would not make it, there was nobody else to take it.

Congrats to the italians here, but this spot is not gonna tarnish what Zidane did throughout his career for the blue shirt.

Marco Mazeratti is a world class defender


bwahahahahaah.


Sorry, that made me chuckle :rofl:

LOLOL YEAH AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER CANADA IN THE WORLD CUP... OH YEAH... NEVER LOLOL

lol, smells of a desperate comeback.

good to see a french perspective, dude

On the long run Zidane's feats won't be overshadowed (a bit tainted perhaps), however it's clear his dismissal tipped the scales for Italy, technicaly and mentally - a hell of a shocking sight it was, even for a neutral fan.
Well, rationalizing it like that, I might be able to see where youre coming from. When it happened, I didnt know what the f*ck was going on, to be honest. Then I saw the replays and thought "I cant believe he got away with that". So its likely that the French were at least very disheartened by it

I would call it a HUGE stretch to say he lost the match for them, though

lol, smells of a desperate comeback.

lol no im being honest.

....Who hates Zidane, hates football.

I don't hate him.....but I will be remembering him FIRST for this and then for the other stuff! I desparately wanted to see France win....just for him to end his career as a 2 time World Cup champion.

LOLOL YEAH AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER CANADA IN THE WORLD CUP... OH YEAH... NEVER LOLOL

Yes, in 1986, but that has nothing to do with this...we stink at the sport but I'm not denying that!

I will remember Zidane for the goal against Bayer Leverkusen, for the 360, and for this.

http://www.gazzetta.it/Fotogallery/Tagliate/2006/07_Luglio/09/PAR/22.JPG

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

This is how this French loser should always be remembered. Last game of his career, the most important game in the football world and he does this. What a waste.

Why don't you shut it nOOb, you don't know sh*t about football that's for sure, Zidane is one of the best players ever and you should show some respect idiot! You can't judge Zizou on this cause he did so many beautiful things in this tournament for France and in his career.
It's a pity that his career ends like this but a nOOb like you don't understand that even if it would bite you in the @ss (:/) moron!

Would love to see a compilation of Zidane's career... it'll have the goals, the 360 and then at the end, the headbutt... possibly right after clips of him headbutt the balls into the Brazilian goal in '98. :junior:

Zidane is a legend, a great player.. and seriously, this will not affect his position as one of the greats of the game.

Heck, most ppl think the kung-fu kick and hands of god are highlights.. adds that little bit of character to the stars. The human side.

Besides, this is better than if he skyed the penalty in the shootout..

http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/9611/zidane29b7wy.gif

By the way it's interesting to note that Zidane picked up a total of 14 red cards during his career.

The same total as Roy Keane.

Great way to finish his career - how good was the footage of the great man walking past the Cup?

Sheer brilliance.

Haha Materazzi ought to keep watching his back incase Zidane pops out and knocks him out again before he gets home.


http://www.gazzetta.it/Fotogallery/Tagliate/2006/07_Luglio/09/PAR/21.JPG

By the way it's interesting to note that Zidane picked up a total of 14 red cards during his career.

The same total as Roy Keane.

How many is Rooney on?
I reckon Rooney can "better" that he doesnt suffer any career-ending injury..

Karma for Materazzi maybe...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gyu8W1g2co


:junior:

Besides, this is better than if he skyed the penalty in the shootout..

This is better than nothing.

As a matter of fact, no-one on this planet could have orchestrated a worse end to this great player's career.

Zidane is my #1 player. His ellegance in play is unique. His passing styles are one of a kind.

He's always been the center of the French team. And the kind of player who forces his entire team to revolve around him. And it pays off.

This year, the French were far from the best 2 teams in this tournament. And with only a few exceptions of players (including Zidane), they made it to the final.

I wanted France to win today just coz its how this player deserved his career to end. Plus, the French were by far the better team today.

This is the dumbest move ever in the history of football. And away from Zidane/Final game/World Cup, this is among one of the most brutal football clashes I've ever seen. With a little more bad luck he could have killed him.

Sad. Sad. Sad.

I imagine all the papers coming out tomorrow with the same headline: "Why Zidane, why?"

His worst enemy couldn't have planned it any better.

I could only hope ppl don't remember him for that.

this is among one of the most brutal football clashes I've ever seen. With a little more bad luck he could have killed him.

:rofl:


someone show this man some of those 30 men brawls

What Zidane did isn't worse than players diving, rolling on the floor for 10 minutes like they're gonna die.

He lost his cool, he fùcked him up. It's absolutly not a good thing to do, especially not in a final, but materazzi (no capitals in his name is intended) is a dirty piece of shìt. I just can't imagine what he said for such a calm person like Zidane to react like that.

The way he walked away and then came back to own him says enough. I just hope that materazzi won't get away fine from this.

Zidane is legend (Y)

Rumour is that Materazzi said some sexual and racial slur about Zidane's mother

Rumour is that Materazzi said some sexual and racial slur about Zidane's mother

I sincerely hope that is not true...

Well anything's possible with Materazzi.

I sincerely hope that is not true...
why?

On the contraty I hope it is true, then it would be a valid explanation to Zidane's actions.

After the Brazil and Portugal games Zidane was interviewed on French TV and asked to send out a message; both times it said something along the lines of "I love you mum".

I'm almost positive Materazzi must have said something about his mum for him to snap like that.

Rumour is that Materazzi said some sexual and racial slur about Zidane's mother
that's a first for any sport :rolleyes:

why?

On the contraty I hope it is true, then it would be a valid explanation to Zidane's actions.


No, it won't. Insults are very common in football, especially the ones regarding 'moms'.
Note that I'm not saying it's right, just that it is common for the opposing team players to try and tick you off throughout the game and you should be able to handle it no matter how bad the insult is.

Yes I know that. You kinda missed the point i was making.

Rumour is that Materazzi said some sexual and racial slur about Zidane's mother

from where do you know that?

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5760742

FOXSports.com's Jamie Trecker reports that French players told French media members that Materazzi used a racial slur which prompted the headbutt.

I don't think people are referring to the "hand of God" goal as being the bad part about Maradona, I think the cocaine and getting sent home from WC 94 is the downfall of his legacy. And you know what? I do think of him being a coke head every time I hear Maradona's name.

Not just the hand of God.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QxFZdxcBoY&search=Maradona%20fight

I am sure there is more out there of Maradona but I am too lazy to check.

Why does it not suprise me that this might have been caused because of a racial slur that Matarazzi said? Like Rusi posed at least it was a headbutt to a **** like Matarazzi.

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5760742

FOXSports.com's Jamie Trecker reports that French players told French media members that Materazzi used a racial slur which prompted the headbutt.

omg, matarazzi that ****. typical italian. :-puke:

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5760742

FOXSports.com's Jamie Trecker reports that French players told French media members that Materazzi used a racial slur which prompted the headbutt.

Where did you see that the slurs were directed at his mother?

You all sound like little pussies!!!! Zidane is da man, he's done what was right, and I bet he does not regret it!!! Why should he?! He is the f$%$en Zidane and he can do what ever he wants on the field. People pay millions of dollars to get him in their team, people go see football game, just to see him play, he is an icon :bob:

He is da man and he will not take any **** from some pasta eater. You all need some growing up to do, you little mamaboys!!! Go change your dipers, you losers.

Zidane, is the only football player that I have respect for :ewan:

Where did you see that the slurs were directed at his mother?

I read it on bigsoccer. That's why I said it was a rumour. Zidane is very sensitive about his race and family.

respect doesn't mean you cover everything even he did something unsporting action

Zidane is very sensitive about his race and family.

Who isn't? If Materazzi said that it wouldn't surprise me at all. Zidane's reaction, as furious and violent as it was would have been justified, nobody has to endure that on the field. Especially now when FIFA is trying to stamp out racism, I have a feeling that if Materazzi said that then it will have pretty big repercussions. If this is true, I hope all the Italian teams are forced to play in the MLS.

I knew Marco stoner Materazzi said something extremely offensive to provoke a classy sportsman like Zidane to do something like that. Zidane may feel regretful that he may have cost France the game, but I'm sure he did what most people would do at that certain moment, and Materazzi deserved it.

Zidane is a true legend, he did something most sensible men would do. All you noobs claiming that he's an idiot to "screw up in the biggest game" can shut your traps and suffocate in your pantyhoses.

I'm french. What a sad night.
first, i wasn't able to see the 1 st period, for personnal reason. and after that, just very few occasions, one head from zidane... and ther ... another one ... ... everybody here is shocked... we all want to know what happened there. The slurs about his mother i don't know, it's possible...

Like someone said, zidane must feel horrible right now. France hasn't lost because of him. but for his last game ... a final ... rah i'm so sad... before the game end ud, i said to my friends "if france wins, and Zidane says 'he talked bad about my mother', he would be a god".

A god that do not think about rules human created, and punishes for crime. ahah i'm a bit drunk :-puke:


and lol to the Zidane fatality and Zidane Juggernault :rofl:


We are second. :jap:


edit: http://rapidshare.de/files/25397119/CollectorCoupDeBouleZidane.avi.html with french commentaries, i'm going to bed right now, but you can here "Mais pourquoi? Mais POURQUOI ? mais pourquoiiiii" (but why,but why , but whyyy :D) at the end. yeah, why (:/)

lol, best post of the thread.

I knew Marco stoner Materazzi said something extremely offensive to provoke a classy sportsman like Zidane to do something like that. Zidane may feel regretful that he may have cost France the game, but I'm sure he did what most people would do at that certain moment, and Materazzi deserved it.

Zidane is a true legend, he did something most sensible men would do. All you noobs claiming that he's an idiot to "screw up in the biggest game" can shut your traps and suffocate in your pantyhoses.

Can you really call him a "classy sportsman" if he acts like that?? A "classy sportsman" plays with class ALL THE TIME. That's what makes them "classy sportsmen". What is the matter with everyone? Who cares what Materazzi said?? Is Materazzi classy? Absolutely not. He cost Italy a penalty shot and was lucky to make up for it later.

I'm sure he did what most people would do at that certain moment

In a bar maybe, but not on the biggest stage in the world in front of over a billion people watching. Do you think he's the first player ever in the history of football to look at an opponent and talk sh*t to them? Mr. Zizou, if he is indeed the greatest, the best, the 'classiest' player in the world should have left it on the field. Instead, he put himself above his team and put them at a disadvantage. France was controlling the play throughout the 2nd half and extra time. The outcome of the penalties may have been different....they may have even gotten a goal in the last minutes of extra time. He left the game, both teams played for penalties, no question. So, get over it. He lost it. End of story. Italy won...and Zidane will never get another chance.

Who isn't? If Materazzi said that it wouldn't surprise me at all. Zidane's reaction, as furious and violent as it was would have been justified, nobody has to endure that on the field. Especially now when FIFA is trying to stamp out racism, I have a feeling that if Materazzi said that then it will have pretty big repercussions. If this is true, I hope all the Italian teams are forced to play in the MLS.

It would be interesting if there were repercussions...
Maybe they'll suspend Materazzi for a few games (or months)...
While Zidane's serving his 2/3 game suspension in his retirement..

That would be ironic.. and funny..

oh man I loved that, best possible way to end your career - nailing that ******* **** Materazzi (H) that was seriously so awesome... you know, except for the fact that he probably cost his team the title :p

edit: http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/71404752.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=08A8BA3C818346D080A66F0186435BF0

oh man I loved that, best possible way to end your career - nailing that ******* **** Materazzi (H) that was seriously so awesome... you know, except for the fact that he probably cost his team the title :p
Had he scored another goal in the 119th minute and made it 2-1, and after that rollocked Materazzi, that would have definitely sealed Zidane's place as the best ever.

Can you really call him a "classy sportsman" if he acts like that?? A "classy sportsman" plays with class ALL THE TIME. That's what makes them "classy sportsmen". What is the matter with everyone? Who cares what Materazzi said?? Is Materazzi classy? Absolutely not. He cost Italy a penalty shot and was lucky to make up for it later.



In a bar maybe, but not on the biggest stage in the world in front of over a billion people watching. Do you think he's the first player ever in the history of football to look at an opponent and talk sh*t to them? Mr. Zizou, if he is indeed the greatest, the best, the 'classiest' player in the world should have left it on the field. Instead, he put himself above his team and put them at a disadvantage. France was controlling the play throughout the 2nd half and extra time. The outcome of the penalties may have been different....they may have even gotten a goal in the last minutes of extra time. He left the game, both teams played for penalties, no question. So, get over it. He lost it. End of story. Italy won...and Zidane will never get another chance.

i only want to say....

Zidane > Totti, and for many italians totti is god. Pussy god.

i only want to say....

Zidane > Totti, and for many italians totti is god. Pussy god.

i agree. however Totti > Ballack.

Also this pic is the best

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/photospecials/graph/060710worldcupfinal/172.jpg

Had he scored another goal in the 119th minute and made it 2-1, and after that rollocked Materazzi, that would have definitely sealed Zidane's place as the best ever.

I would buy a Zidane shirt that very day had that happened (H)


btw anyone have a pic of the incident? like Zidane's head in Faggerazzi's chest? :bob:

such a wrong way for Zizou to end his career, yet so extremely beautiful to watch (H)

f'ck Materazzi, I hope he enjoyed every bit of the taste of his own medicine.

Maybe this was a blessing in disguise for football.

If he said something about his mother, thats one thing. But if he used some racial term, then perhaps this outlash by Zidane is just the kind of shocking public incident to aid the anti-racism campaign in football. I know players say things all the time, but race should be an isssue that is stamped out on the pitch before it can be eradicated in the stands. Hopefully, if things are true and he is fined he can be made an example of. I would love to see that elbow throwing, studs up, nut trampling, sheva kicking f*ckstain Materazzi crucified and made an example of

The_Knight was damn true with the fact that this was an awful way to end such a glittering career. Zizou can still be a great ambassador for the game, though. Maradonna is beloved now, despite coke, brawls and cheating. I think Zidane's image will recover from a nasty exit soon enough

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJPKM5aJGW8&search=materazzi

Zizou :rockman:

He should of kicked him in the balls.

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zfmydy.gif

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJPKM5aJGW8&search=materazzi

Zizou :rockman:



Wow this f*cker is playing the wrong sport. That f*cker needs to play rugby or something. :|

i agree. however Totti > Ballack.

Also this pic is the best

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/photospecials/graph/060710worldcupfinal/172.jpg

Ballack play now in front ob the defense, so crap comparison (:/) and totti was crap all over the wc.

Hope Materazzi feels guilt lifting that trophy for the **** he said to Zidane.

You can all thank me later for posting this


http://imagesocket.com/images/zidane29b.gif


goddamn i can watch this all day

What a loser. The French are horrible, no wonder why no one likes the French. Good job Zidane, you cost them the game!!!

It would be a typical move for an Italian with the attitude of Materazzi to make a racial comment.I have many full-blooded Italian relatives, and it wouldn't suprise me.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2349/zidane9yy.gif


(H)!!!!!!!!!!!

Zidane's reaction, as furious and violent as it was would have been justified, nobody has to endure that on the field.


As a "professional", a "classy" player who was captain of his country in a World Cup final, he should have been man enough to ignore it regardless of what was said :confused:

i am very upset with Zizou actually. He should have done a better job in knocking out that filthy slimeball. I mean c'mon Zizou couldn't you hit him while he was acting hurt? A couple of more tackels in his flesh would have been nice. And while doing so you could have done a sweet chin music with your predator boots in his country side face.

As a "professional", a "classy" player who was captain of his country in a World Cup final, he should have been man enough to ignore it regardless of what was said :confused:

Well if it indeed was a racial slur than he got what he deserved. I mean we are trying to rid the fans of racist acts with players wanting to walk off the feild and what not. So when a player does it to another player should he just accept it because he is supposed to be a professional/because he gets paid a certain amount of money should just take it? (:/) Honestly, If I was in Zizou's shoes I might have done the same thing. He is human afterall.

As a "professional", a "classy" player who was captain of his country in a World Cup final, he should have been man enough to ignore it regardless of what was said :confused:

pfff... who knows... Thats what everybody says.

Do you really think he is that stupid?

God knows ******* what was that Materazzi said to him.. (:/)

Its the World Cup Final... yes... but if any dirty c*nt says something about me, my race, my mother or anything like that, I would the same.
_____

heh... everybody was praising him just a day ago and now they forget about all that and laugh off at his misery..


anyways... what a way to end his career.. :nape:

Zidane, you're my hero.

I disagree with everyone else, I thought this was the PERFECT way to end his illustrious career... by knock'in that psycho the f*ck out. (H)

Don't deny it, you all would've done the same.

Well if it indeed was a racial slur than he got what he deserved. I mean we are trying to rid the fans of racist acts with players wanting to walk off the feild and what not. So when a player does it to another player should he just accept it because he is supposed to be a professional/because he gets paid a certain amount of money should just take it? (:/) Honestly, If I was in Zizou's shoes I might have done the same thing. He is human afterall.



If it was that bad, he should have put up with it for half an hour, won the World Cup and THEN smashed the **** in the tunnel.

I just can't imagine anything being THAT bad that you'd jeopardise a WC and what's left of your career for it

The more I see this, the funnier it seems. It's the ranadomness that gets me, and that's probably what got Materazzi. If Materazzi really did say something racist, I hope he gets kung-fu kicked by Cantona as well.

On second look, Zidane looked pissed cuz that fagstick Materazzi was playing with Zizou's titty. Look again, fagstick seems to have given Zizou a titty twist. Wouldn't that be a story?

if it was racist, you really cant blame Zidane, he just followed FIFA's campaign "let's kick racism out of football" :D.

Materazzi should burn in hell, he got what he deserved regardless of what was said during the incident. I think if it was avoided, the game would be a different story but that's not the case. Zidane handled it perfectly by putting that faggot in his place. I hope he cracked his ribs as well, that would just make me feel even better. What a way to end a wonderful career though, taking out the biggest idiot in style.

Farewell Zizou, you will be missed. :ewan:

On second look, Zidane looked pissed cuz that fagstick Materazzi was playing with Zizou's titty. Look again, fagstick seems to have given Zizou a titty twist. Wouldn't that be a story?

Yeah, I saw a picture of Materazzi pulling on Zidane's nip...

Yup, I'd say the headbutt was justified.

Well if it indeed was a racial slur than he got what he deserved. I mean we are trying to rid the fans of racist acts with players wanting to walk off the feild and what not. So when a player does it to another player should he just accept it because he is supposed to be a professional/because he gets paid a certain amount of money should just take it? (:/) Honestly, If I was in Zizou's shoes I might have done the same thing. He is human afterall.

There are ways to deal with it, and ways not to deal with it. FIFA and UEFA are apparantly getting serious about stamping out racism, so you lodge a complaint after the game. You don't headbutt the guy, get sent off in the World Cup Final as a Captain letting your team down, and as a role model set an example for millions of kids around the world.

Zidane is a role model and he sends just as bad a message as Lazio's Ultras do every game; violence is NOT acceptable in civilized culture and every person who is replying "that was great" or "Materazzi got what he deserved" or "Everyone would have done the same thing" are showing that you have a lot of growing up left to do: just like Zidane. I don't care what Materazzi said to him, if that incident was on the street instead of a football pitch, Zidane is spending the night in jail, as he should be doing now.

man...gotta love those zidane animations...best one for me would probably the RPG style... :$

http://imagesocket.com/images/zidane29b.gif

ohh zidane i love you :junior:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJPKM5aJGW8&search=materazzi

Zizou :rockman:

what a bastard :S

pathetic.what a shame. :-puke:

There are ways to deal with it, and ways not to deal with it. FIFA and UEFA are apparantly getting serious about stamping out racism, so you lodge a complaint after the game. You don't headbutt the guy, get sent off in the World Cup Final as a Captain letting your team down, and as a role model set an example for millions of kids around the world.

Zidane is a role model and he sends just as bad a message as Lazio's Ultras do every game; violence is NOT acceptable in civilized culture and every person who is replying "that was great" or "Materazzi got what he deserved" or "Everyone would have done the same thing" are showing that you have a lot of growing up left to do: just like Zidane. I don't care what Materazzi said to him, if that incident was on the street instead of a football pitch, Zidane is spending the night in jail, as he should be doing now.


meh, violence pops out sometimes and it is as humanly as civilization in human nature, especially when you are tempted.. I suppose I know your attitude, this is "I always think right and do the right thing in every occasion" but it doesn't work out like that in real life.. you sometimes lose your temper, sometimes don't, you sometimes act logical, and sometimes act based on your insticts.. that's life, that's the way it is..

if you still don't understand what I'm talking about, think about sex.. it is the moment when your insticts pops out, you never say "could you please turn around so we can do it in the doggy style", you just turn her around and bang..

... AND violence is A LOT funnier than diving/simulation, this is the proof of that.

so now the anti-italians hate materazzi for being victim of a headbutt... and they are cursing him bcuz zidane got sent off. Man this is all so familiar.

There was a player (Jaak Edelbloedt) in my local team that stripped his pants down and showed his ass to the opposition fans whenever he got pissed off, cost him a red card and 4 days of suspension each time, I think Zidane should have shown his ass to Matterazi would have been funnier and less violent.

a little something i made :D. take it as a joke guys.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1484/zizou6wk.jpg

Heh I'm an italian fan and I hate Materazzi too... always did, always will. a dirty player no less. but he did a good job this world cup you can't deny it.

yeah, he's an asshole, but damn he played good in the WC..

a little something i made :D. take it as a joke guys.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1484/zizou6wk.jpg

the final conclusion for this thread is :
ZIDANE IS AN ANTI-RACISM HERO AND A SOCCER LEGEND OF ALL-TIME .......
and MATERAZZI is the dirtiest bastard on world football OF ALL-TIME .......
thank you zizou for showing us how to "head-butt" racism out of football!!!
zizou will always be remembered as a god for all the beauty he shows on football all-over his entire magical career and for giving the devil materazzi what he deserved.
oh.......i can watch that head-butt forever and the satisfaction more and more ......
and finally shame on FIFA to still let that devil play this game (after all what his done all-over this years) and let this bastard get his hand on the most priceless trophy of world football.

THANKS AGAIN AND FAREWELL ZIZOU, FOOTBALL WILL MISS YOU .......

Zidane is great man and just because he knocked some guy out in the game, DOES NOT MEAN **** !!!

Besides, the italian guy must have said something racist and the guy couldn't stand that ****.

If I were in similiar situation, I would knocked the Materazzi out and punch him the nutz sack !!!!! byoatch

:-puke: http://www.zoltalar.cutpage.com/voytech/finger.jpg

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1696/zidanehammer9yd.gif :bob:

hurhurhurhur. That headbutt is the greatest and single most funniest moment in my short period of vewing the WC......I mean, at the time, I had 70 dollars for France to win and was ******* pissed that he'd put the team in such a precarious situation, but I couldn't stop howling, man. Even as Trez missed that penalty and I was losing my money, all that was in my head was that headbutt.

And now that some are reporting that Heroic Materazzi Purple Nurpled 'em, it's becoming even funnier and more legendary.

Me personally, if I was purple nurpled? I'd just return in kind with a Cock purple nurple of my own.

http://www.primaryothers.com/pics/top5/2005/TT-purple%20nurple.jpg

ok my two cents on the Zidane-Materazzi incident:

IF, Materazzi and Zidane had both been sent off then I would justify Italy's win on equity, h/e his (materazzi) still being on the field and even being allowed to take the pk was quite contradictory on FIFA's "Say No to Racism" campaign.

Materazzi shouldn't and won't be let off for his role in the incident. I'm not condoning Zidane's headbutt but that should also mean that Materazzi's slurs should be equally comdemned as they are against the laws and basic prinicples of the game.

It's a shame that some players have to resort to boorish tactics to get their pt across... eventually this kinda :sb9: (both the violence and racism) will be rooted out and it has to have everyone's belief and support. The Fans, Players, Staff, Clubs/NTs and FIFA. Everyone. :ewan:

So he didn't purple nurple 'em as reported by some?

nah the nipple cripple was a pretty weak and lame/stupid act by Materazzi. So much so that it shouldn't even need to be mentioned. His Facist impersonation should warrant enough condemnation. Anything thing else just puts him further into the :sb9:hole

Can you link me to the source indicting Materazzi for racist slurs/behaviour, bro?

There'll be a FOXSports article in either this thread or the Final Thread itself. I know that it might not be that credible but it's all we've got for now. :p (:/)

I'm sure that the incident will be given in more detial in the days to come tho... :jap:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7261/8691b2eb002f26a2c99a034d741ce6.gif
http://www.upshizzle.com/gallery/albums/uploaded/zidanesf9ee.gif
http://chimpymonkey.awfulimages.com/files/35/3515ff5a680369eba6fd4d01f1a5674fec971d98.gif
http://uploader.ws/upload/200607/zidane29b.gif
http://www.soosed.com/images/zidane-hammer.gif
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/f/5/9/f596f5cff68c8c395505239ec73d6386.gif
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/e/4/b/e4b3e85c19b55b41b856a2644f63590f.gif

Definitely. I hope to God that he didn't utter anything racist because as much as he is a brute and an irritant, I've never known 'em to be a bigot or nothin', you know?

You can all thank me later for posting this


http://imagesocket.com/images/zidane29b.gif


goddamn i can watch this all day

:rofl: :rofl:

I never laughed so much at a soccer gif... :junior:

Naw, he's French. He's probably smoking a cigarette and drinking coffee in the locker room purposely avoiding to take a shower.

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BTW it doesn't matter what Matterazi said to him, it doesn't matter if it was the worst insult in the history of mankind, you just don't f*ckin lose your cool like that first of all in a WC final and second of all in YOUR LAST EVER GAME AS A PROFESSIONAL PLAYER. WHAT THE F*CK :|:|:|! I still can't believe he did that, what an absolute idiot.

No, hes not. He's Algerian.
The only frenchs ins France NT are barthez, sagnol and ribery...the rest are africans. What a great NT.

Hahahaha! Oh man, those GIFs are so funny. :D :rofl:

ZZ the game

http://tonaz.altervista.org/zidane.html

Isn't that the bloke out of Aphex Twin?

No, hes not. He's Algerian.
The only frenchs ins France NT are barthez, sagnol and ribery...the rest are africans. What a great NT.

i lol'd at this, he's french born to algerian inmigrants, yeah it was a great national team, one that won a world cup got to 2 world cup finals and won a euro cup.

ps: are you le pen's family? jeez

ZZ the game

http://tonaz.altervista.org/zidane.html

Haha, who cares about Pro Evolution Soccer 5 or Football Manager 2006, this is the real game. :rofl:

i lol'd at this, he's french born to algerian inmigrants, yeah it was a great national team, one that won a world cup got to 2 world cup finals and won a euro cup.

ps: are you le pen's family? jeez


No, i'm not.
I just dont like to see 6 argentinians in the WC that are not playing for Argentina, 2 polishs that aren't playing for Polland but for Germany, 4 or 5 brazilians that are not playing for Brazil, and a french NT with 8 african players in the starting lineup.
And that has nothing to do with racism.

Maybe FIFA should change the name of the WC to Teams Cup, or at least change the fixtures to for example:
3rd and 4rd place - Germany plus Polland VS Portugal with a brazilian
Final - Italy plus argentinian VS 3 Frenchs and Africa

:kader:

Now everyone will remember him in WC competition for headbutting instead of being the classy composed player that we thought he was.

a real shame, he made an *ss out of himself.

:hump: This is how Zidane disguised himself leaving the stadium/Germany to escape the world media.


http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5009/zz4bv.jpg


:hump:

No, i'm not.
I just dont like to see 6 argentinians in the WC that are not playing for Argentina, 2 polishs that aren't playing for Polland but for Germany, 4 or 5 brazilians that are not playing for Brazil, and a french NT with 8 african players in the starting lineup.
And that has nothing to do with racism.

Maybe FIFA should change the name of the WC to Teams Cup, or at least change the fixtures to for example:
3rd and 4rd place - Germany plus Polland VS Portugal with a brazilian
Final - Italy plus argentinian VS 3 Frenchs and Africa

i ain't even gonna reply to this.

No, i'm not.
I just dont like to see 6 argentinians in the WC that are not playing for Argentina, 2 polishs that aren't playing for Polland but for Germany, 4 or 5 brazilians that are not playing for Brazil, and a french NT with 8 african players in the starting lineup.
And that has nothing to do with racism.

Maybe FIFA should change the name of the WC to Teams Cup, or at least change the fixtures to for example:
3rd and 4rd place - Germany plus Polland VS Portugal with a brazilian
Final - Italy plus argentinian VS 3 Frenchs and Africa
So I guess if a player is born in one country but has origins from another, he just shouldn't be allowed to play in the world cup? :rolleyes:

No, i'm not.
I just dont like to see 6 argentinians in the WC that are not playing for Argentina, 2 polishs that aren't playing for Polland but for Germany, 4 or 5 brazilians that are not playing for Brazil, and a french NT with 8 african players in the starting lineup.

How do you think the Irish got so far in 1990 under Jack Charlton? Half the team were English.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7261/8691b2eb002f26a2c99a034d741ce6.gif
http://www.upshizzle.com/gallery/albums/uploaded/zidanesf9ee.gif
http://chimpymonkey.awfulimages.com/files/35/3515ff5a680369eba6fd4d01f1a5674fec971d98.gif
http://uploader.ws/upload/200607/zidane29b.gif
http://www.soosed.com/images/zidane-hammer.gif
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/f/5/9/f596f5cff68c8c395505239ec73d6386.gif
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/e/4/b/e4b3e85c19b55b41b856a2644f63590f.gif

Haha :rofl:

a little something i made :D. take it as a joke guys.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1484/zizou6wk.jpg

hahaha :D CM01/02 (Y)

oh, and those gifs :D man those are great hahaha

hahaha :D CM01/02 (Y)

oh, and those gifs :D man those are great hahaha

Haha...brilliant...

fantastic pics :rofl:

i ain't even gonna reply to this.


Well, you just did...

So I guess if a player is born in one country but has origins from another, he just shouldn't be allowed to play in the world cup? :rolleyes:


No, thats different.
Ok, Zidane and alot others are ok, cause they're already born in France.
But there were tons of players in the WC that weren't born in the countries they played for, they just got he double citizenship for being able to play for the country they were not bor in.
Come on, Klose and Podolski are both from Polland, Deco ins brazilian, Camoranesi and more 5 argentinian playing for other countries, a few Brazilians in mexico, japan, iran...

Nowt wrong with nationalisation. I could play for Ireland, Scotland or India, despite being born in Gateshead.

Those gifs are funneh :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXoPTxnl6HU&search=zidane%20red%20card

lol

Here's some YTMND links, really funny, and only a day after!

http://imzidanebitch.ytmnd.com/
http://neszidane.ytmnd.com/
http://zidanewantscandy.ytmnd.com/
http://zidanesavesmaterazzi.ytmnd.com/
http://zikemon.ytmnd.com/
http://uftz.ytmnd.com/

lol

More funny pic
http://www.gry-online.pl/Galeria/Forum/7/205869255.JPG
http://www.gry-online.pl/Galeria/Forum/7/205860533.JPG

even the videogame is out :)

http://widelec.org/zidane.html

More Zidane entertainment

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/1/e/5/1e5b90df376ab8cd309658af8289e487.gif

http://www.corriere.it/Primo_Piano/Sport/2006/07_Luglio/10/pop_zidane.shtml

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/8/c/5/8c581ef4818c40c6172a4dd9835fe040.gif

I´m pretty good at that corriere game, should move to Italy

Great pics guys.

Despite what he did he will always be a legend.. :junior: He will be missed :(

lmao lmao :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

guys, ive never laughed so hard in my life.

I also heard that Italy made a comic in some newspaper of the french going to war and instead of using a torpedo to sink a ship, they used Zidane lol

(a friend told me on MSN, but i havent seen it)

still, lmao...wow (Love the "Power up" and the Death Star ones)

Here's some YTMND links, really funny, and only a day after!

http://imzidanebitch.ytmnd.com/
http://neszidane.ytmnd.com/
http://zidanewantscandy.ytmnd.com/
http://zidanesavesmaterazzi.ytmnd.com/
http://zikemon.ytmnd.com/
http://uftz.ytmnd.com/

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha :D:D:D:D the saves Materazzi one :D:D

:rofl: :rofl:

holy sh*t, some quality stuff there. Im glad this is something everyone is laughing about the next day, rather than having to mourn a career

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha :D:D:D:D the saves Materazzi one :D:D

Holy crap, I'm at work right now and that one just made me laugh out loud!

the butterfinger one is the best