Ant-Shimmin Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I Know we have a football thread and such bollocks but I personally think this issue alone deserves it's own thread... _________________________________________ Marco Materazzi has finally broken his silence to reveal the exact phrase that prompted Zinedine Zidane to head butt him in the World Cup Final. The two men have always been cagey about what was said that day in Berlin on July 9 2006, although Zizou had hinted it was an insult to the women in his family. Over a year later, Materazzi has confessed the precise words that ended the Frenchman’s career in disgrace. The players were tugging each other’s shirts during a set-piece in the Italian penalty area when Zidane turned to Materazzi and said “If you really want my shirt, you can have it after the match.” At this point Matrix admits he responded by saying: “I’d prefer your slut of a sister.” Zidane took a few more paces, turned and head butted the defender in the chest, prompting his dismissal. The revelation came in an interview with Italian magazine ‘TV Sorrisi e Canzoni’ and ends months of speculation. At first there had been suggestions there were racist elements to his comment, but it seems to have been more basic trash-talk on the field of play. It still earned Materazzi a two-match ban from FIFA for “provocation”, just one less than his aggressor Zidane’s three-match suspension. “I tried to learn from my mistakes,” added the Inter star. “I have stepped over the line in the past and I apologised for that. I have matured.” The question marks over what exactly was said even prompted a joke book written along with Materazzi and all the proceeds are going to charity. Although I love players who are geniuses and not thugs... But How awesome is that? Headbutting a player who insults your family in your last game which happens to be the World Cup Final... Fucking Hillairious what Zidane did.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 It was quite funny that it was his last appearance. What a pansy arsed head butt though! If you're gonna do it, do it right. The guy who fell down probably faked falling down anyway, unless he weighs 8 stone. And if he hadn't fallen down, would Zidane have got a red card I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Yeah, even if he didn't fall down he would have been off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Wow, gently pushing the top of your head against someone's chest is a send-offable offence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UziT Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I think Zindane had blades come out of his head when he headbutted him, or even a stun gun bald head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 You aren't allowed to react in any physical way. I would have kicked him in the balls and then stamped on his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 TBH if he said that to me I'd have laughed since I have a sense of humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 TBH if he said that to me I'd have laughed since I have a sense of humour. I was tempted to test that just then Wasn't Zidane's mother Ill or something? Could be wrong mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'd have laughed as well. Zidane doesn't strike me as the brightest of sparks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 TBH if he said that to me I'd have laughed since I have a sense of humour. Yea but thats not as fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I was tempted to test that just then Wasn't Zidane's mother Ill or something? Could be wrong mind Go for it my sisters a fat bitch who I happen to hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Go for it my sisters a fat bitch who I happen to hate. You Have Hatred for your sister Zidane doesn't... Personally I think he did the honourable thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribo Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 You Have Hatred for your sister Zidane doesn't... Personally I think he did the honourable thing... Honourable or funniest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I always play Materazzi over Grosso on Pro, he's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Ha that is in no possible way honourable. Why not handle it like any normal man his age and ignore it especially during the world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 It's "mildly" honourable, but still stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Honourable or funniest? Bit of both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirtynine. Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I cant believe noone did that yet. But seriously he deserved it. And that head butt isnt even to the face so it dosent count unless Zidane is a rhino in disguise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 It turned out for the best with all the awesome gifs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zell Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'd have laughed as well. Zidane doesn't strike me as the brightest of sparks. Otherwise he would have come up with a witty comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 that is the fakest fall I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Really?? You must not watch much football then http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=football+dives&search=Search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 No I avoid it like the plague. hate cheating and they practically encourage it sometimes. grgrgrgr. Ok i'm finished....for now:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roostophe Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 that is the fakest fall I have ever seen. Really?? You must not watch much football then http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=football+dives&search=Search I don't know if you've already figured this out. But you see, Materazzi is an Italian. Italians were the one who started diving and going down like a sack of spuds in an attempt to cheat and get the other player in trouble. I think they even teach diving in Italian football schools. We take the piss out of it, yes, and it can be funny. But they shouldn't bloody do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Did I ever say he wasn't Italian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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