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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
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 Posted - 07/10/2006 : 03:08:56
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The Cantona kick! Just look at the expressions on the Palace fans' faces! Priceless!
Especially the guy in the flat cap just above him!
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/10/2006 : 04:49:19
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Even if Zidane had planted one on the Italians face, I'll always remember him for this:
And that penalty, sublime, and in a World Cup Final of all places. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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fbc
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United Kingdom
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lonely persuader
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
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Posted - 07/10/2006 : 10:41:45
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He was unreal, eh!
And he's still a football god |
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lonely persuader
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
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Posted - 07/10/2006 : 10:42:15
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Originally posted by lonely persuader
He was unreal, eh!
a legend now, i guess
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 07/10/2006 : 12:35:51
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what was zz thinking?
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind. |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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fbc
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United Kingdom
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a guy in a rover
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
535 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2006 : 17:30:27
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/default.stm
Click on the video report - What was said to Zidane, in the bottom left hand corner. They get an italian lip reader to speculate on what Materazzi said.
Kiss my ring...I am the greatest
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Suicide_Samurai
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/10/2006 : 17:39:39
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a guy in a rover
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
535 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2006 : 18:04:20
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Originally posted by Suicide_Samurai
Are we to assume that Zidane can understand Italian?
Yeah well he played for Juve for a bit so I reckon he must have a fairly good grasp of Italian.
Kiss my ring...I am the greatest
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blue cadet3
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 07/10/2006 : 20:59:56
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I didn't expect France to win this World Cup. I thought Trinidad and Tobago would take the Cup this year.
There were some good games. I thought there were to many cards given out and not enough head butts to the chest.
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/11/2006 : 07:37:51
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I read in the Daily Mirror today that Materazzi called Zidane's mum a "terrorist whore" and said that all Muslims are "terrorist bastards".
"The arc of triumph" |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/11/2006 : 08:55:10
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| They've had loads of different lip readers try to guess what he said and each time it comes out differently. The most common one is he wished an ugly death to him and all his family. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 07/11/2006 : 08:58:07
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From what I read, what he told Zidane was "I think Frank Black should make another record with Jon Tiven".
Denis
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
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Posted - 07/11/2006 : 16:29:09
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What were the folks who voted him tournament MVP on, and how can I get some...
 The Cult of Frank : Coming soon to a Podcast near you.. |
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Suicide_Samurai
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 16:30:56
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| The deadline for the decision was half-time of the final. |
Edited by - Suicide_Samurai on 07/11/2006 16:31:51 |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 05:17:01
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Originally posted by fbc
That was the funniest thing I'd seen in ages. Head butt to the heart, what a killer move. I just wish he had executed it with seconds to go, leaving France with 10 in the final was a little stupid, but. What a way to go out with a bang. I wish most of life's problems could be resolved by The Zidane. Best highlight of the World Cup for me. Good on you, ZZ. Materazzi's always been an idiot. Happy retirement, genius!
Now the man's legend has been cemented.
Absolutely spot on!
You can tell we both support the team that had Cantona and Keane eh?
I just can't believe he missed his head ; )
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 07/12/2006 : 05:35:00
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Latest theory: After Materazzi had pulled his shirt, ZZ said "if you really want the shirt, you can have it after the match." To which Materazzi is said to have responded with "I'd rather have the shirt off your wife."
Nice, but I'd still rather something yo' mama based.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 07/12/2006 : 08:42:55
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I think he was trying to wipe his sweaty forehead on Materazzi's shirt.
Really. ;|
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 09:40:55
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He was just showing his affection. Like a cat. They rub their heads against you.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2006 : 04:39:50
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/5169342.stm
I'm sorry but no regrets - Zidane
Zidane has spoken about his sending-off for the first time
Zinedine Zidane has apologised for his headbutt on Italian defender Marco Materazzi in Sunday's World Cup final.
But the French legend does not regret his actions, alleging on television that Materazzi provoked him by insulting both his mother and sister.
"It was inexcusable. I apologise," said the 34-year-old Zidane. "But I can't regret what I did because it would mean that he was right to say all that."
Materazzi responded by denying he said anything about Zidane's mother.
"I didn't mention anything about religion, politics or racism," said the Italian on Wednesday.
"I didn't insult his mother. I lost my mother when I was 15 years old and still get emotional when I talk about it.
"Naturally, I didn't know that his mother was in hospital but I wish her all the best.
"Zidane is my hero and I have always admired him a lot."
Zidane was sent off for headbutting Materazzi in the chest in the second period of extra-time in the final in Berlin.
The Frenchman claimed he had been provoked by the Italian and appeared on French TV station Canal Plus on Wednesday to explain his actions.
Zidane explains: Read a transcript of the interview
"It was seen by two or three billion people on television and millions and millions of children were watching," he said.
"It was an inexcusable gesture and to them, and the people in education whose job it is to show children what they should and shouldn't do, I want to apologise."
Asked what had caused to react so violently, he said Materazzi had directed some "very hard words" at him.
"You hear them once and you try to move away. But then you hear them twice, and then a third time," said Zidane.
"I am a man and some words are harder to hear than actions. I would rather have taken a blow to the face than hear that."
WHAT WAS SAID?
BBC Radio Five Live asked a deaf lip reader to read Materazzi's words phonetically to an Italian translator:
She deciphered the insult as being "you're the son of a terrorist whore"
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The BBC's Ten O'Clock News called in experts to study the television footage who said:
Materazzi told Zidane to "calm down" before accusing him of being a "liar" and wished "an ugly death to you and your family". This was followed by "Go f*** yourself"
Zidane, who retired from football after Sunday's final, also called for Materazzi to be punished for his part in the incident.
"We always talk about the reaction, and obviously it must be punished. But if there is no provocation, there is no need to react," said the former Real Madrid and Juventus player.
"Above all it was a very serious provocation. It was an inexcusable gesture but the real culprit is the person who provoked it.
"Do you imagine that in a World Cup final like that with just 10 minutes to go to the end of my career, I am going to do something like that because it gives me pleasure?"
Since the incident, rumours have run rife about what Materazzi said to get such a reaction from the Frenchman.
There were claims the Italian had called Zidane a "terrorist", but in Tuesday's edition of the Italian newspaper La Gazetta dello Sport, Materazzi said: "It was the kind of insult you will hear dozens of times and just slips out on the field.
"I didn't call Zidane a terrorist and certainly didn't mention his mother. I did not bring up Zidane's mother; for me a mother is sacred."
Zinedine Zidane's last professional game ended with a red card
Zidane, who was born and grew up in Marseille, is the son of Algerian immigrants and has suffered taunts about his heritage throughout his football career.
The two players initially clashed in the Italian penalty area before words were exchanged.
Materazzi said: "I held his shirt, for only a few seconds. He turned towards me and scoffed at me, looking at me with super arrogance, up and down.
"He said 'if you really want my shirt, you can have it later'. It's true, I shot back with an insult."
Fifa is to investigate Zidane's sending-off and president Sepp Blatter has hinted the France star could be stripped of the Golden Ball award he won after being voted the best player in the World Cup by journalists.
Zidane said he planned to defend himself in the Fifa investigation into his sending off.
He also confirmed that he would not go back on his decision to quit the game.
"This is a decision I have made and I will not go back on it," he said. "This is definite. I will not play again."
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Homers_pet_monkey
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 05:29:23
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/18/2006 : 05:55:12
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Originally posted by kelladwella
I wonder what the final score of our little prediction game was.
oh man, me too, hang on........
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/18/2006 : 06:56:22
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ok, the final table for the WC2006 prediction competition looks like this.....and the winner is.......
Pixiestu 114
toeknee 108
kelladwella 106
llamadance 95
Vilainde 82
Cheeseman 65
Well done Pixiestu. He had a couple of good bonus question answers (number of yellow cards in 3/4th play off and Portugal's possession in semis) in the last two rounds which lifted him above everyone else. Nobody predicted a draw for the final or guessed that the average age of the scorers would be 33.
In fact, nobody guessed the correct score for any of the last four games.
Well done everyone, and I hope you'll play next time in......WC2010 Predictions!!!
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
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Posted - 07/18/2006 : 07:05:27
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The last two rounds broke my neck...
Congatulations Stu, well done.
Didn't you win the fantasy-league as well?
Frightening.
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 07:08:55
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Wow, I won? Cool!
I didn't win the fantasy league though.
"The arc of triumph" |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 07/18/2006 : 07:12:14
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Originally posted by Llamadance
Well done everyone, and I hope you'll play next time in......WC2010 Predictions!!!
There's Euro 2008 before that.
Congrats pixiestu. I started off really bad and did slightly better in the second round. Now I got to have a word with Cheeseman...
Denis
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