Fifa Cup

[46Tbird]

Does anyone actually give a shit about this stuff? I can't figure out how it's the world's most popular sport, it's an offensive blowout if a team scores two goals in two hours. :confused:

[whitetrash]

Cuz its played in every country

[Geor!]

It's because everyone loves to hear Danny bitch about it.

[OMEGA DOOM]

Does anyone actually give a shit about this stuff? I can't figure out how it's the world's most popular sport, it's an offensive blowout if a team scores two goals in two hours. :confused:well,it might get more popular if the american's could actually compete against the rest of the world! :( thats why you don't see much press about it cause' we(american's)don't dominate this sport whatsoever! :mad: ESPN would rather promote shit like golf,pool,and freakin' nascar! :rolleyes:

[46Tbird]

It's because everyone loves to hear Danny bitch about it.Read my post, I'm asking a question, not bitching. :rolleyes: I've been trying to get into it, but a 2hr game only has 12 seconds of highlights. :o I'm a little confused on why the world is so absorbed with it, to the point where they rush the fields and head-butt the refs and stuff. So enlighten me, oh master of all that is sport.

[Geor!]

Read my post, I'm asking a question, not bitching. :rolleyes: I've been trying to get into it, but a 2hr game only has 12 seconds of highlights. :o I'm a little confused on why the world is so absorbed with it, to the point where they rush the fields and head-butt the refs and stuff. So enlighten me, oh master of all that is sport.
Fuck I don't know. Why does all of America like Football?

[cool cat]

Fuck I don't know. Why does all of America like Football?
Lots more action in 5 minutes of football than in an hour of soccer.

<-former soccer player

[JKD]

Does anyone actually give a shit about this stuff? I can't figure out how it's the world's most popular sport, it's an offensive blowout if a team scores two goals in two hours. :confused:



Fuck no. That shit could put a amphetamine addict to sleep.

[92special]

FYI - its World Cup. FIFA is the governing body

[Hollywood]

Danny, do you like anything outside of old hot rods?

[Matt93Cobra]

I think that if you have not played the sport at a decent level you may have a hard time appreciating watching it on tv. For the American fan, I don't think that it translates very well to tv. You cannot see and appreciate the speed in which the game moves on tv. I think it is somewhat comparable to watching a hockey game for most people. I have not been able to watch much of the World Cup but from the few games I have seen, they have been very low scoring which is never good for the casual fan.

I always find it funny that the people that tend to find this sport boring are quite often baseball fans. You want to talk about boring???!!!! :D

[Wario]

I always find it funny that the people that tend to find this sport boring are quite often baseball fans. You want to talk about boring???!!!! :D

Both put me to sleep. :D

I'll say this though, indoor soccer is ok to watch.

[46Tbird]

Danny, do you like anything outside of old hot rods?Give me a break. I like just about all sports, some more than others. I can watch the shit outta some ping-pong! Dude, tell me you are honestly interested in watching three 2hr games every day for a month where the final score is 1-0.

I used to love watching the Sidekicks. Tatu was the fucking MAN back then...

[Denny]

Soccer and hockey belong in the Secial Olympics... they can take their fans too.

[Geor!]

Give me a break. I like just about all sports, some more than others. I can watch the shit outta some ping-pong! Dude, tell me you are honestly interested in watching three 2hr games every day for a month where the final score is 1-0.

I used to love watching the Sidekicks. Tatu was the fucking MAN back then...
Argentina just got finished beating Serbia & Montenegro 5 - 0.

[46Tbird]

I'm not surprised, the Serbs are only good at killing Muslims...

[Mr. Smith]

If you aren't a soccer player then you probably won't enjoy it, just like some of us don't enjoy looking at black and white pictures of cars from the 40's.

It's called the beatiful game for a reason. If you don't undestand that it's just not your thing. I would rather watch the World Cup on Channel 23 than the NBA finals, that's just me...


Goooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!1 one

[Geor!]

I'm not surprised, the Serbs are only good at killing Muslims...
Actually, it was 6 - 0, sorry. It was 5 - 0 at 85:00 - I guess they got another one in there in the last 5 minutes.

[46Tbird]

If you aren't a soccer player then you probably won't enjoy it, just like some of us don't enjoy looking at black and white pictures of cars from the 40's.That's fine, they aren't for everyone. But your post doesn't tell me anything. What should I be looking for? What is so beautiful about it?

[Geor!]

Give me a break. I like just about all sports, some more than others. I can watch the shit outta some ping-pong! Dude, tell me you are honestly interested in watching three 2hr games every day for a month where the final score is 1-0.

I used to love watching the Sidekicks. Tatu was the fucking MAN back then...
Your argument here was that there are not enough goals scored. I just showed you a game where 6 goals were scored. Then again, I believe I read the same thing about your feelings on hockey as well.

If you see a football game that ends 7 - 0 because both defenses clamped down and wouldn't let anybody within the 40 yard line, do you call that a bad game?

[Mr. Smith]

That's fine, they aren't for everyone. But your post doesn't tell me anything. What should I be looking for? What is so beautiful about it?


Dont get me wrong, Im not trying to put old cars down or anything, Im just using that as an example. The games are long yes; but when something like this happens......it's pretty amazing. A soccer field is 120 yards long and about 10 yards wider than a footbal feild, look how far out the is when he takes this free kick.... :eek:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6409800387589839940

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5719579671604602416

[Mr. Smith]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5989335794364682371

Here is another good video. Some of the video has pretty bad quality, but most of these shots are crazy.

[46Tbird]

Your argument here was that there are not enough goals scored. I just showed you a game where 6 goals were scored. Then again, I believe I read the same thing about your feelings on hockey as well.

If you see a football game that ends 7 - 0 because both defenses clamped down and wouldn't let anybody within the 40 yard line, do you call that a bad game?It's obvious from that score that it is a ridiculously lopsided team matchup. Just because the Mavericks can whoop the dogshit out of the Haltom High basketball team doesn't mean it's even worth talking about. :rolleyes: Most games have 2-3 goals scored in them, and that's it. Yes hockey is the same, and it can be pretty boring. And yes, a 7-0 football game is a fucking snoozer - aka "bad game."

[46Tbird]

2k2GT, I'll go for that. That last video was badass! What team does he play for?

[Mr. Smith]

2k2GT, I'll go for that. That last video was badass! What team does he play for?

That is Roberto Carlos, he plays for Brazil and Real Madrid. He is getting old now though. I think he will retire before too long.

It's obvious from that score that it is a ridiculously lopsided team matchup. Just because the Mavericks can whoop the dogshit out of the Haltom High basketball team doesn't mean it's even worth talking about. :rolleyes: Most games have 2-3 goals scored in them, and that's it. Yes hockey is the same, and it can be pretty boring. And yes, a 7-0 football game is a fucking snoozer - aka "bad game."


Well, that was Brazil vs. France so it wasn't lopsided. That was just an outstanding touch. I dont think any goalkeeper in the world could have stopped that.

[Matt93Cobra]

2k2GT, I'll go for that. That last video was badass! What team does he play for?

Real Madrid. Same team as David Becham and Zidane from France.

[Geor!]

Roberto Carlos is phenomenal. That free kick was beautiful, the bend/curve he put on that ball was nothing short of amazing.

[32VfromHell]

there is a reason why there were sooo many changes in hockey to speed up the game...

[davidaustin]

If you've never played it or lived in a country that actually supports it higher than the junior high school kid level then you probably don't get into it.

[RyanB]

Danny the reason it is a "World Sport" is because you dont need any equipment to play it. Anyone can play soccer no matter how poor they are, thus its appeal to the Everyman. To appreciate the game takes time. Soccer is like hockey with 11 men on a huge ass rink. When you play hockey you notice how a forward will use his feet in the corners and body position to protect the puck in the slot....things like that. Soccer is the same only the camera has to be zoomed out so far that the average Joe isn't going to see that stuff. Watch a game with someone like Matt93Cobra on TiVo and have him point out the nuances and you'll begin to appreciate the skill it takes to pull off some of the moves these guys do at full speed. Not to mention these players (midfielders at least) run roughly 8 miles in the 2 hour game.

[Geor!]

Ghana just totally upset the Czechs.

[That_Is_My_El_Camino]

Does anyone actually give a shit about this stuff?Funny you should ask! (Read it all, dickheads - and "dickheads" is in reference only to those who won't read it all)

Devastated By U.S. World Cup Team's First-Round Loss, Nation Grinds To Halt

June 15, 2006 | Onion Sports

NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, and WASHINGTON, DC—With the Dow Jones average down over 600 points, factory productivity in a downward spiral, and workplace attendance down by nearly a third, experts say the U.S. World Cup team's heartbreaking 3-0 defeat at the hands of Czech Republic on Monday has brought life across the soccer-crazed nation to a virtual standstill.

"What happened in Gelsenkirchen has indeed dealt a grievous blow to the morale of the American people," said President Bush, who had promised his constituency a swift and speedy victory in the World Cup this year and whose popularity has taken a 9 percent hit since the U.S. team's loss. "I want the citizens of this great nation, the world's only remaining superpower, to know that I grieve alongside them and urge them to be strong in our hour of darkness, and urge them to return to their jobs and schools despite their heavy hearts."

Mere days ago, the feeling across the nation was one of great joy, eager anticipation, and optimism for the prospects of the most talented American team to ever take the field. It is estimated that over 85 percent of U.S. households were watching the USA–Czech Republic matchup. And going into the game that most Americans have been waiting for, analyzing, and all but living for during the past four years, schools, offices, shopping centers—everything, in fact, except vital services—closed their doors as the game began.

Now, days after the end of penalty time, many of those doors are still closed.

"I take full responsibility for losing the game," said Claudio Reyna, whose shot off the crossbar of the Czech goal as the U.S. trailed 1-0 in the opening half of play has been shown to coincide with a significant bump in the suicide rate, a momentary increase in reports of domestic violence, and a $0.45 increase in the per-gallon price of gasoline. "But we still have games to play in this opening round. I realize that the United States, more than any other country, loves this game. But that is no reason for so many people to cancel their weddings."

The general feeling of hopelessness may be felt across the United States, the nation the rest of the world thinks of as Pelé's adopted home, the land that popularized the term "soccer," and Americans are finding many different ways to voice their despair.

Hundreds of yards of black bunting hung over the head and arms of the Statue of Liberty has yet to be removed by the New York City Parks Department; similar shrouds have appeared on Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Hawaii's Pearl Harbor Memorial. Las Vegas casinos are running skeleton staffs at the tables and doubling the size of security shifts, at once worrying over their empty floors and fearing retribution at the hands of World Cup gamblers who bet on the U.S. out of loyalty. And the House of Representatives, which traditionally remains closed throughout the World Cup, called a special session for the specific purpose of introducing a bipartisan bill that would change America's national sport back to baseball.

"This cannot last," said Bruce Arena, coach of the U.S. World Cup team and by extension effectively the second-most powerful man in America, in an address televised simultaneously on every national channel Wednesday night. "We cannot have crops unharvested in the fields, the doors of our churches sealed shut, the Stars and Stripes fixed at half-mast, all because of our dishonorable standard of play. We cannot ask you to forgive our loss to the Czechs, as that must be left to the wisdom of the God of our fathers. We have always been a nation blessed with strength, not only in our love for our soccer teams, but in our love for one another, and we must call on both now if we are to endure these dark days."

At press time, the U.S. team is scheduled to play Italy on Saturday and Ghana the following Thursday, and the National Guard has reported moderate casualties while attempting to contain hooligan activity in the nine largest U.S. cities.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/49524 ESPN would rather promote shit like golf,pool,and freakin' nascar! :rolleyes:And spelling bees!Danny, do you like anything outside of old hot rods?He likes teh cawk! :eek:

[4.6 Love]

You either love it or you don't. I personally find baseball extremely boring but i love watching and playing soccer...I think its one of the greatest sports in the world.. :cool:

[SVTVenom]

The U.S. just tied Italy 1-1. At least they scored 1 point in group play. :o

[Geor!]

You either love it or you don't. I personally find baseball extremely boring but i love watching and playing soccer...I think its one of the greatest sports in the world.. :cool:
x2. Baseball is only exciting when you're at the game, it's a snooze fest when watching on television.

[davidaustin]

Well a tie is pretty much as good as a win because of thier far behind goal differential.

US has to beat Ghana. Italy has to beat Czech Repub. for the US to make it to round 2.

[OMEGA DOOM]

Well a tie is pretty much as good as a win because of thier far behind goal differential.

US has to beat Ghana. Italy has to beat Czech Repub. for the US to make it to round 2.we will se come thursday! :D

[ZYouL8R]

I'm no soccer expert, but that was the worst officiated game I've ever seen. That 1st red card against the U.S. was fucking rediculous! I think the U.S. played awesome considering they were down a man for the whole 2nd half.

[AdamLX]

The U.S. just tied Italy 1-1. At least they scored 1 point in group play. :o

You mean Italy tied Italy ;) Own goals suck!

And some of you guys bitch about the NBA officiating... holy shit this game was nuts! Not too bad considering the U.S. was running 9 vs their 10 for the second half.

[SVTVenom]

You mean Italy tied Italy ;) Own goals suck!

And some of you guys bitch about the NBA officiating... holy shit this game was nuts! Not too bad considering the U.S. was running 9 vs their 10 for the second half.

That 'Own Goal' crap is stupid. It should be just like in hockey where the last offensive player who touched the puck gets credit for the goal.

[OMEGA DOOM]

That 'Own Goal' crap is stupid. It should be just like in hockey where the last offensive player who touched the puck gets credit for the goal.I concur! Go <a href="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm003" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_10_35.gif" alt="USA" border="0"></a>

[bert89coupe]

i'm suprised i'm actually watching the world cup. i think it's pretty cool that everybody in the world loves soccer and the us is just now getting somewhat good at it (ranked 5th by the fifa). hell, for once in world play the americans have to actually prove something, instead of feeling like they're going to get it handed to them (i.e. olympic basketball play). but that's just my opinion


and my i ask, so is Real Madrid like the NY Yankees of baseball. Buying all the good talent in order to "win" a championship?? just seems like everybody on their team is a great star in there home country.

[OMEGA DOOM]

i'm suprised i'm actually watching the world cup. i think it's pretty cool that everybody in the world loves soccer and the us is just now getting somewhat good at it (ranked 5th by the fifa). hell, for once in world play the americans have to actually prove something, instead of feeling like they're going to get it handed to them (i.e. olympic basketball play). but that's just my opinion


and my i ask, so is Real Madrid like the NY Yankees of baseball. Buying all the good talent in order to "win" a championship?? just seems like everybody on their team is a great star in there home country.true and yes! :D

[1990mustangGT]

Real Madrid is known to have the best players in the world. And to answer your question yes it would be like the NY Yankees of baseball.

Also Real Madrid has won more cups than any ather soccer club in all of Europe. They hold the record, at least as of "2000 World records go" I dont' know if it has changed or not.

i'm suprised i'm actually watching the world cup. i think it's pretty cool that everybody in the world loves soccer and the us is just now getting somewhat good at it (ranked 5th by the fifa). hell, for once in world play the americans have to actually prove something, instead of feeling like they're going to get it handed to them (i.e. olympic basketball play). but that's just my opinion


and my i ask, so is Real Madrid like the NY Yankees of baseball. Buying all the good talent in order to "win" a championship?? just seems like everybody on their team is a great star in there home country.

[CHINGON89COUPE]

GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!<a href="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm003" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_10_21.gif" alt="Mexico" border="0"></a>

[1990mustangGT]

I think that eventually as more and more people start watching and playing soccer, the USA will eventually become a hell of a team to play against. I mean they started calling the USA "the team of everyone". Which means they have players from all over the world that could bring their talent with them. That could really make the MLS, a leage similar to that of EU and South America, which is a faster and more exciting to watch.

The mexican leage is fun to watch as well (compare to the MLS at this moment) but it's slower and not as exciting at least in my opinion.

-1990mustangGT-

[PUSHROD]

Soccer really doesn't interest me, but when the World Cup comes around I find myself watching the games.

[OMEGA DOOM]

I think that eventually as more and more people start watching and playing soccer, the USA will eventually become a hell of a team to play against. I mean they started calling the USA "the team of everyone". Which means they have players from all over the world that could bring their talent with them. That could really make the MLS, a leage similar to that of EU and South America, which is a faster and more exciting to watch.

The mexican leage is fun to watch as well (compare to the MLS at this moment) but it's slower and not as exciting at least in my opinion.

-1990mustangGT-my son will someday lead the US team to a victory in a world cup!!! :D :cool: but it will not be until at least the 2014 cup! :eek: :D

[davidaustin]

I think that eventually as more and more people start watching and playing soccer, the USA will eventually become a hell of a team to play against. I mean they started calling the USA "the team of everyone". Which means they have players from all over the world that could bring their talent with them. That could really make the MLS, a leage similar to that of EU and South America, which is a faster and more exciting to watch.

Maybe... but certianly not until US/MLS teams start generating the revenue to be able to sign big contracts.

Youth soccer in America is HUGE, but then there is a sharp dropoff around the highschool level.

Fact remains that talent will always go where the money is, and that isn't in the MLS yet. I know this sounds greedy, but until kids start seeing million dollar contracts being inked in the US for soccer they will either:

A) Switch sports early enough
or
B) Go to a big name team across the pond

[Geor!]

You mean Italy tied Italy ;) Own goals suck!

And some of you guys bitch about the NBA officiating... holy shit this game was nuts! Not too bad considering the U.S. was running 9 vs their 10 for the second half.
But Italy was running 10 vs. 11 in the first half. Officiating was horrible, I don't think I've ever seen two people given red cards for two separate, unrelated incidents in the same game.

[AdamLX]

But Italy was running 10 vs. 11 in the first half. Officiating was horrible, I don't think I've ever seen two people given red cards for two separate, unrelated incidents in the same game.


Yeah but at the rate the U.S. has been known to play... Italy's 10 vs. the U.S. 11 would make it about an even game ;)

I'm still holding out hope that the U.S. actually wins a game over there this time.

[32VfromHell]

soccer fans are possibly the worst sports fans in the world, i might add. Not in terms of their loyalty to their chosen team, but how they go about "supporting" them. Heh.

[Matt93Cobra]

soccer fans are possibly the worst sports fans in the world, i might add. Not in terms of their loyalty to their chosen team, but how they go about "supporting" them. Heh.

How is that? :confused:

[davidaustin]

With England winning it's group and Brazil in control by a 3 goal differential it looks like there will be no England v. Brazil final this time. Great Semi matchup though!!

[Casper]

You either love it or you don't. I personally find baseball extremely boring but i love watching and playing soccer...I think its one of the greatest sports in the world.. :cool:

I'm just the opposite; but I think it has to do with two things:

1) both have their nuances, and movement itself is just a byline;

2) soccer gos and gos and gos, like a huge buildup, so each goal attempted ios like long 5-10 minute buildup. Baseball starts over each pitch, and the suspense is in the pitch itself.

[davidaustin]

Brazil ousted by France. It's like 98 all over again.

Brazil played well in the midfield, but ONE shot on goal is not going to cut it.

Germany V Italy should be an awesome match for a trip to the final

[OMEGA DOOM]

the final four goes like this!


<a href="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm003" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_10_15.gif" alt="Germany" border="0"></a> vs <a href="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm003" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_10_18.gif" alt="Italy" border="0"></a>

<a href="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm003" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_10_14.gif" alt="France" border="0"></a> vs <a href="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm003" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_10_25.gif" alt="Portugal" border="0"></a>

[Geor!]

Germany fucked my predictions up yesterday, France totally screwed them today. France played great though, wouldn't surprise me if they took it all.

[JasonB]

I played soccer until 7th grade, when I really got into playing hockey (two boring sports, right?). I love to watch both sports on tv, but there is nothing like going to the games. I went to the Brazil/Holland match in 94 at the Cotton Bowl, the stadium was probably 75% Brazil fans, so needless to say I was a Brazil fan as I didn't want to die at the young age of 13. The atmosphere was unreal at the game, to me its similar to comparing attending a big time college football game (with the band and student sections etc) to a peewee game (with just the crazy parents). Having played both sports as long as I have/did I can appreciate both of them. "Unfortunately" I only played one season of baseball and basketball and can't watch either one on tv or in person. Watching and enjoying sports is all about your understanding of the game and what you prefer out of a sporting event. Watching cars drive 500 miles in a circle is boring to me, but I am going to be attending my first NASCAR race this November, and I am hoping for the atmosphere to add to the enjoyment.

As an American I was pulling for the US to make the round of 16, and as my family history is German, I am pulling for the host to win it all.

Jason

[OMEGA DOOM]

I played soccer until 7th grade, when I really got into playing hockey (two boring sports, right?). I love to watch both sports on tv, but there is nothing like going to the games. I went to the Brazil/Holland match in 94 at the Cotton Bowl, the stadium was probably 75% Brazil fans, so needless to say I was a Brazil fan as I didn't want to die at the young age of 13. The atmosphere was unreal at the game, to me its similar to comparing attending a big time college football game (with the band and student sections etc) to a peewee game (with just the crazy parents). Having played both sports as long as I have/did I can appreciate both of them. "Unfortunately" I only played one season of baseball and basketball and can't watch either one on tv or in person. Watching and enjoying sports is all about your understanding of the game and what you prefer out of a sporting event. Watching cars drive 500 miles in a circle is boring to me, but I am going to be attending my first NASCAR race this November, and I am hoping for the atmosphere to add to the enjoyment.

As an American I was pulling for the US to make the round of 16, and as my family history is German, I am pulling for the host to win it all.

Jasonwell,fuck you then, saurkraut! :mad:









































j/k they have just as good a chance as any of the other teams! :cool:

[momo stallion]

no more germany... they blew it with 1 minute left in OT before shootouts.

[Geor!]

Final game will be Italy vs. France - should be an interesting one.

[Slowturbocar]

how do you figure they blew it that was a shot no goalie can block! It is one thing if they gave up but damn 120 minutes of soccer is a long time on the field. A goalie cant stretch his arm out just because the ball curved! Now the second goal they gave up! but the first on the wasnt their fault! The game was to intense to give up!

[momo stallion]

how do you figure they blew it that was a shot no goalie can block! It is one thing if they gave up but damn 120 minutes of soccer is a long time on the field. A goalie cant stretch his arm out just because the ball curved! Now the second goal they gave up! but the first on the wasnt their fault! The game was to intense to give up!


the germany defense was relaxed on that final corner. seemed like germany already assumed it was going to shootout. seemed relaxed most of the final 10 mins.

pretty good game.

[Geor!]

the germany defense was relaxed on that final corner. seemed like germany already assumed it was going to shootout. seemed relaxed most of the final 10 mins.

pretty good game.
Italy vs. France

[SMOKEY]

I think that if you have not played the sport at a decent level you may have a hard time appreciating watching it on tv. For the American fan, I don't think that it translates very well to tv. You cannot see and appreciate the speed in which the game moves on tv. I think it is somewhat comparable to watching a hockey game for most people. I have not been able to watch much of the World Cup but from the few games I have seen, they have been very low scoring which is never good for the casual fan.

I always find it funny that the people that tend to find this sport boring are quite often baseball fans. You want to talk about boring???!!!! :D


I would have to agree with this, as a former player in school. You can't really appreciate the game if you haven't played. Also the games of the World Cup are boring to the casual person because the scoring is low, and that is because the teams are the best in the world. Hell some of the shots that have gone in have been amazing and unstoppable by the best goalies in the world.

[racinreid]

well,it might get more popular if the american's could actually compete against the rest of the world! :( thats why you don't see much press about it cause' we(american's)don't dominate this sport whatsoever! :mad: ESPN would rather promote shit like golf,pool,and freakin' nascar! :rolleyes:1 to 1 baby...

[SVTVenom]

LMMFAO @ that stupid French frog Zidane! This stupid fuck headbutts a guy in the chest totally away from the play and gets the red card in OT. :rolleyes:

Way to be a fucking coward and screw your team over.

[SVTVenom]

Italy wins on kicks 5-3.

[kangol]

LMMFAO @ that stupid French frog Zidane! This stupid fuck headbutts a guy in the chest totally away from the play and gets the red card in OT. :rolleyes:

Way to be a fucking coward and screw your team over.

I saw that, what an ass. No captain should act like that, especially given what was at stake.

[5.8 STANG]

Anyone got the video of that French guys headbutt?

[96MYSTIC]

Yet he wins the "Golden Ball" for the best player in the World Cup.

Hopefully America is in his future sights even though he is supposedly retiring.

[SVTVenom]

Yet he wins the "Golden Ball" for the best player in the World Cup.

Hopefully America is in his future sights even though he is supposedly retiring.

Yeah, I saw that. What a load of crap. :rolleyes: I guess sporstmanship doesn't count in FIFA.

[davidaustin]

Yeah, I saw that. What a load of crap. :rolleyes: I guess sporstmanship doesn't count in FIFA.

In previous years the voting was done before the match was over (ballots closed at halftime). Not sure about 06 though.

[4.6 Love]

Anyone that knows the history of Zidane knows that he is a "world class" player. There only other player in the world that could challenge his skills would be rhonaldino (spelling)...I wonder what the italian said to him for him to lose his head like that...either way...I can't wait for the soccer jerseys to go down in price so that i can get a zidane jersey... :cool: ..best player hands down...woot!!

[davidaustin]

What the French are saying happened.

Zidane holding his shirt says to to Materazzi:
ZZ: "Ordinanza de tirare il costume!!" (stop pulling on my shirt!!)
MM": "Taciti, enculo, hai solamente cio che merite..." (shut up f*cker, you only get what you deserve)
ZZ: "si e cio..." (yes, sure...)
While Zidane starts to move away, Materazzi says:
MM: "meritate tutti cio, voi gli enculato di musulmani, sporchi terroristici" (all of you deserve that, f*cking Muslims, terrorist bastards)


The Italian side are saying the same thing, but instead of the terrorist part the guy talked about f*cking Z's sister.


Either way it's sad that was his parting WC moment because he is still one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

[SVTVenom]

What the French are saying happened.

Zidane holding his shirt says to to Materazzi:
ZZ: "Ordinanza de tirare il costume!!" (stop pulling on my shirt!!)
MM": "Taciti, enculo, hai solamente cio che merite..." (shut up f*cker, you only get what you deserve)
ZZ: "si e cio..." (yes, sure...)
While Zidane starts to move away, Materazzi says:
MM: "meritate tutti cio, voi gli enculato di musulmani, sporchi terroristici" (all of you deserve that, f*cking Muslims, terrorist bastards)


The Italian side are saying the same thing, but instead of the terrorist part the guy talked about f*cking Z's sister.


Either way it's sad that was his parting WC moment because he is still one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Man, thats kinda harsh, but headbutting someone in the chest?

They extended the voting till after the Final this year.

[4.6 Love]

Man, thats kinda harsh, but headbutting someone in the chest?

They extended the voting till after the Final this year.


Yeah it was pretty harsh... nothing compared to what the italian guy did to the U.S Player right after they scored on themselves...elbow straight to the face and busted him up...

[SVTVenom]

Yeah it was pretty harsh... nothing compared to what the italian guy did to the U.S Player right after they scored on themselves...elbow straight to the face and busted him up...

Yeah, that guy actually drew blood on that hit. :mad:

[bert89coupe]

Man, thats kinda harsh, but headbutting someone in the chest?

They extended the voting till after the Final this year.



better than the head

[4.6 Love]

Yeah, that guy actually drew blood on that hit. :mad:


Another reason why i don't like italy... :mad: ...Zidane is still the best in my book! :cool: ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AOjhlXPWo4&search=zidane

[momo stallion]

video of the GOAT RAM to the chest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtoX0IjdEKg