FIFA World Cup Germany 2006

Passo Largo · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:55 am

I've just solved the mystery. I know what Materazzi had been whispering at Zidane's ear every time they got close to each other during the entire game.

*You're going to end your career as a player in the next Brazilian team*

lol

That's Brazilian humour for you rolleyes

I didn't make it up. It's the latests and one of the most popular jokes here right now. smile

Sorry, Arni, but knowing Latins (because I'm one myself), and don't forget that both of them are Latins, I'm ready to believe that Materazzi, hoping Zidani would do exactly what he did, spent the entire game insulting Zidani's mother, sister, grandmother, dog etc..., etc... till Zidane couldn't take it anymore. I also believe Materazzi, once the game was over, was perfectly capable to swear by the Madonna, by San Gennaro, by his mother's honour, etc..., etc... that he hadn't done such thing. grin

Though I think this does not justify Zidane's attitude, I also think his impulsive attitude does not detract one jot from the fact that he is a genius when it comes to football and a much better player than Cannavaro will ever be. He was also the heart and soul of the French team in this World Cup. So, I think that, in spite of everything, he does deserve the “Golden Ball”, and I sincerely hope it’s not taken from him. And since, in the last four World Cups, the two games Brasil lost (the Final in 1998, and the Quarter finals this year) were lost to France, and mostly thanks to Zidane, I think I may be considered very impartial judge. smile

Hithluin · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:57 am

Whaddya mean? tongue

There's no impartial judge when it comes to this matter. You either like Zidane or you don't. People who side with Zidane prefer his side of the story and people who don't like Zidane much prefer to side with Materazzi's side of the story. Which story you prefer to believe is very heavily influenced by how much you like Zidane since I think both stories are completely fishsticks and was prepped by PR people from both sides anyway rolleyes

As for me, as much as I respect Zidane, my heart is with the Italian team lol

They don't call football a passionate sport for nothing wink

Zidane might deserve a golden ball for a fantastic career in football, but Cannavaro shone in this World Cup. We consider Zidane with all the benefit of his career behind him whereas Cannavaro wasn't so well known until this World Cup. And lastly of course, defenders are always so underrated compared to goalies, midfielders and strikers sad

Viviana · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:11 am

Being a latin myself...I totally agree with you, Passito!! grin

Passo Largo · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:33 pm

Jen, I neither like or dislike Zidane, but given that partly due to him Brazil lost the World Cup in 98, and was kicked out in the Quarter Finals this year, you may say that though I admire Zidane's genius when it comes to football, I'm no great friend of his. So, my assessment above is quite impartial. I don't like Zidane but know he's a great footballer and deserves the Golden Ball. And being a Latin, I beg to differ from Arni in believing that it's very probable that Materazzi spent the entire game provoking Zidane, and insulting his entire family, mother included, if even if Materazzi's mother died when he was 15. lol

As for Zidane and Cannavaro, in my opinion, and again I have no love for Zidane, Zidane was a better player, and accomplished more than Cannavaro did, given that if it weren't for him the French team would most probably have been kicked out in the first phase. smile

But, of course, this is a matter of opinion, and we won't convince each other of the contrary. glomp

I knew you would, mamita. grin

Linwenilid · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:28 pm

LOL, Passo! Your joke cracked me up, though I don't understand how do you brazilians get to think your team sucks that much... huh

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Sorry, Arni, but knowing Latins (because I'm one myself), and don't forget that both of them are Latins, I'm ready to believe that Materazzi, hoping Zidani would do exactly what he did, spent the entire game insulting Zidani's mother, sister, grandmother, dog etc..., etc... till Zidane couldn't take it anymore. I also believe Materazzi, once the game was over, was perfectly capable to swear by the Madonna, by San Gennaro, by his mother's honour, etc..., etc... that he hadn't done such thing. grin

Hear, hear! lol

Another latin here thinks this is true! lmao

Us latins can be very devious at times... rolleyes

Passo Largo · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:01 pm

Lin, maybe because the players didn't play as if they cared? smile

Indeed we can, my dear. rolleyes

TomCotton · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:05 pm

Something to keep you amused for a few seconds. wink

Zidane Headbutt Game

Linwenilid · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:09 pm

If there's a reason why the media keeps on picking on every single mistake celebrities make, it's because people actually enjoy it... confused

Passo, I didn't see it that way. I guess it's hard for the players to come together as a team after having played with different styles in other clubs and against each other. smile

Passo Largo · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:27 pm

Indeed it is, Lynn, but ours played as if they didn't really care. They did not give their all, and that's the truth.