[My Sweet September]

Well I all honestly I felt that Italy deserved to win anyway. Truthfully the score should have been 2-1 before OT in Italy's favor if you ask me, because I don't think that guy was offsides before he headed the ball in the goal. IMO, that was a bad call. But what can you do? You move on and fight harder. And Italy did just that.

Also, playing dirty? Let's not forget France was no angel in this match either Including several dives from respected players. If I mention the name here I am afraid I will get bashed The Italian's offense played well in the begining of the match and their defense played well throughout the entire match. France played decent throughout...but I feel Italy outplayed them. I wanted France to win - but italy's performance in this game was better.

[Gitakawaii]

chyea... im talkin about Zidane too! i guess u dont get my point! nvm =/

well it was sad cuz Zidane didnt come out to get the medal!
i want to see him win the GOLDEN BALL AWARD!

and NO this is his last match! the last one ... no more Real Madrid! he played hsi last Real Madrid game a while ago!

awwww ...
gosh I don't feel like doing anything anymore..
so no more Zidane in Real madrid ??

during overtime..I thot' france played better though

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[Shiva_K]

awwww ...
gosh I don't feel like doing anything anymore..
so no more Zidane in Real madrid ??

Exactly. The contract says he can still play until 2007, but he already said goodbye to us, since our league ended more than a month ago. It was his decision. You should know it if you love Zidane so much.

[Hunnytokki]

he's a non-practicing muslim, and He was born in MARSEILLES, FRANCE. He's French by birth.

[Childlike Faith]

YES. I'll support him too. But didn't Materazzi get hit in the face "on accident" after Zidane was out? By Thuram, I think. And, though I like Christiano quite a bit, I REALLY REALLY want to see how ManU and the fans will react. AHH. These last few games were like... fight to the death games! <3

Honestly, I enjoyed the boo-ing for the ref's call when Zidane got carded. FIFA didn't need to replay it. In fact, they aren't supposed to. The refs didn't see it, the video was replayed, Zidane got a card.

It made me cry when they didn't even allow him to get a medal. T_T And then he looked at the trophy and those stupid photographers taking his picture and those stupid American commenters kept commenting about how disappointing it was. At least they pointed out that he's a legend.

[Gitakawaii]

Lil interview :

Will U miss Zidane (after he'll retire)?
Domenech : we already missed him during the last minutes of the final match...

o__O (so true tho...)

aww.... I thot this comment was just sad...
after Zidane got kicked out..I couldn't stop crying

[myv_rox]

Geez...why insult a person because of his religious background? and why headbutt the guy?

Both were in the wrong...how shameful

Let's make one thing clear: Zidane head-butted Marco Materazzi FOR A FACT. But where is the proof that Marco said anything negative to Zidane regarding his religion? Where are your sources? I mean, I've checked pretty much every sports news website out there and nowhere did I find any truth to this ridiculous accusation. I think it's a vicious attack on Marco's behalf to spread such a nasty rumor. So if you have evidence that he said this, please, enlighten me. Post up what you've read or heard because right now, Marco has the benefit of the doubt. If he did happen insult Zidane's religion, then hats off to Zidane! I support him 100% for his rash but nontheless admirable attempt to shut Marco's trap. Like I said, that's a terrible, terrible rumor and I really hope it's not true. I STILL LIKE ZIDANE REGARDLESS, I'M JUST DISSAPOINTED.

[B0hemian_Sprite]

I don't have any proof that marco insulted zidane's religion. It's just what others have posted.

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regardless of what is the real story, BOTH were in the wrong. obviously Marco provoked him with some unnecessary comments, and zidane reacted in a shameful manner. Like I said before, both should be ashamed.

[yg4lyfe]

lol the Viet news sed he was originally born in Algeria and he is Algerian and then later on he immigrated to France!
My Sweet September well u think French played dirty? hell nah! thats the result of Italians' great actin skill!
just by a small touch or jump, Italians cud easily fall down!! lmao u can see that Luca Toni fouled Ribery and then started to act lyk Ribery kick in his leg!! ITALY ACTED REALLI GOOD! IT WAS PROVEN! did u see the match vs Aussie??? lmao ... if u tell me u didnt see that Italian guy acted then i had nuttin to tell u!

[Hunnytokki]

well the news is wrong. He was born and raised in Marseilles. His parents came over to France 20 years before he was born.

you can check any other source if you want to.

[Childlike Faith]

No, it's just an assumption, and not necessarily his religion, but his background. Zidane's only known for blowing up when his background is insulted. That's a fact. Otherwise, he won't blow up. And honestly... I'm not sure we'll ever get evidence, Zidane is very private, before, he wouldn't even say the name of the person who helped him decide to help France out.

Will there be any new players on Real Madrid? Wow, he can still play until '07, that's only a few months! AND, he was and still is, the highest paid football player. I wish him the best.



Italy was really lazy towards the end. They were slow. France were the ones attacking. They would have scored numerous of times. Buffon is a good GK.

[yg4lyfe]

well i didnt get how did Zidane understand that?
beside, i think its not about religion problem! cud be his country pride or maybe his career! god knows!
i guess we just needa see wat he say!

[myv_rox]

I don't have any proof that marco insulted zidane's religion. It's just what others have posted.

Sorry if I came off a little harsh. Didn't mean it. Cross my heart. I just don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about Marco cause he's a good player and he seems like a good guy.

[B0hemian_Sprite]

Zidane understands because he's played in Italy, I believe. He's probably picked up Italian.

Sorry if I came off a little harsh. Didn't mean it. Cross my heart. I just don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about Marco cause he's a good player and he seems like a good guy.

don't worry about it. I know people get a bit defensive when it comes to players they like. Don't worry, I won't headbutt you....
bad joke...sorry =X

[My Sweet September]

lol the Viet news sed he was originally born in Algeria and he is Algerian and then later on he immigrated to France!
My Sweet September well u think French played dirty? hell nah! thats the result of Italians' great actin skill!
just by a small touch or jump, Italians cud easily fall down!! lmao u can see that Luca Toni fouled Ribery and then started to act lyk Ribery kick in his leg!! ITALY ACTED REALLI GOOD! IT WAS PROVEN! did u see the match vs Aussie??? lmao ... if u tell me u didnt see that Italian guy acted then i had nuttin to tell u!

^Yeah, and the FRENCH players dived and acted too. sheesh. I saw the Austrailian game but i was judging Italy on THIS match and this match alone. Keep in mind I was ROOTING for France because I really respect Zidane and it would have been a great way to end his career. Acting or not, italy outplayed france from the way I see things. They had great possession over the ball throughout the entire game, and their defense responded well to any pressure put on by France. and not to mention all those penalty kicks were absolutely beautiful.

[Hunnytokki]

yeah, one source said his Italian is better than Totti's. haha. Totti's known for his rather crude manner of speaking.

[Gitakawaii]

No, it's just an assumption, and not necessarily his religion, but his background. Zidane's only known for blowing up when his background is insulted. That's a fact. Otherwise, he won't blow up. And honestly... I'm not sure we'll ever get evidence, Zidane is very private, before, he wouldn't even say the name of the person who helped him decide to help France out.

Will there be any new players on Real Madrid? Wow, he can still play until '07, that's only a few months! AND, he was and still is, the highest paid football player. I wish him the best.
Italy was really lazy towards the end. They were slow. France were the ones attacking. They would have scored numerous of times. Buffon is a good GK.

I agree with you...and I also don't think we'll get anything from Zidane..he's a private person

and yes.i think Hunnytokki pointed out that Zidane speaks fluent Italian because he use to play for Juventus (the club with so many Scandal)

[Hunnytokki]

France dominated the game from the latter half of the Second Half. Did you see Trezeguet after the game, watching the Italians celebrate? ..........poor thing.

[Childlike Faith]

Actually, Italy's not supposed to be super at PK's. I think it was Barthez. You want beautiful PK's? Look at the PK's scored against Buffon or Ricardo. Few of the best GK's in the tournament.

Italy weren't playing well in the end though. FRANCE WAS. Man, Italians were diving three times in a row, in less than a minute!