Zidane's Headbutt Discussion and also some stuff on that FIFA World Cup 2006 thing

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!



:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Ohhhhh well it´s better to have loved and lost than to have lost and loved or something like that...

[DK]

The final should be a good game. Here's hoping Italy can pull it off.

[Raebus]

Ahahahahahaha.

Good one france, I don't expect them to beat italy though.

[Resha]

Well. I sure didn't thunk it at the beginning xD But awesome. I am very happy! It was my dream to see Henry lift the World Cup because I thought he deserved it and IT MIGHT ACTUALLY COME TRUE! Now, just to steamroller the Italians. :)

Dan, Dan. There's nothing wrong with having a head shaped like ET!

[Russielloyd]

You don't need to wait for them to lose here, just find vids of when he lost the 2005 FA Cup Final and Euro 2004 final and was crying then!


Yeah, but i want him from crying now, which he did, but the best bit was whilst he was going off to the tunnel, but i missed it. damn it.

[Shoden]

Go froggies! You are our saviours, vengeance is ours, halla-whatever, Portugal got their ass kicked we're ahppy now time for a good final.

[Psychotic]

It was my dream to see Henry lift the World Cup1998, anyone?
because I thought he deserved it and IT MIGHT ACTUALLY COME TRUE! If I roll around on the floor clutching my head after speaking out against anyone else who does that, will I deserve to win the World Cup? In that case, I daren't imagine what C. Ronaldo deserves to win.

Boring game. Neither team played especially well, and if France try playing like that against Italy, they're going to get flattened. Here's hoping that they play like they did against Brazil.

Haha Ronaldo. What comes around goes around.

[Russielloyd]

No wonder everyone hates Portugal, all they do is dive and complain when their dives aren't given. If their's one team thats ruined this World Cup the most, it's the Portugal team. They're pathetic.

Hopefully we will see a great Final with a Italy win.

[Resha]

It was my dream to see Henry lift the World Cup1998, anyone?


because I thought he deserved it and IT MIGHT ACTUALLY COME TRUE! If I roll around on the floor clutching my head after speaking out against anyone else who does that, will I deserve to win the World Cup? In that case, I daren't imagine what C. Ronaldo deserves to win.
I didn't watch 1998.

If you've done half the things Henry has done, then yeah, you would. Don't even BOTHER comparing Cronaldo to Henry -- they're not in the same league (like...metaphorically :p). Maybe in fifty years or so when people get tired of condemning Henry for one dive in the 2006 World Cup, they'll look back and realise that hey, he's actually a pretty darned good player and pretty darned nice guy and that not everyone's flawless. :D

[charliepanayi]

That 'pathetic' team still got further then all but three other teams - Portugal are just everyone's convenient panto villains of the tournamant, every competition has to have one

[Outer Heaven]

You don't need to wait for them to lose here, just find vids of when he lost the 2005 FA Cup Final and Euro 2004 final and was crying then!


Yeah, but i want him from crying now, which he did, but the best bit was whilst he was going off to the tunnel, but i missed it. damn it.

Its not funny watching 'lil bitches cry.:D

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

The best man in the Universe? More like a little girl. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGfyV_mgUk)
That is how a man dives. Basic principle for diving: Make sure you win the foul and get away with it. :p

This is definetly the final I wanted to see. I'd like to see Zizi go out on a high not to mention also seeing the smiles of Henry. I'm liking this threesome of Zizi, TH and Ribery. They were the stars of the Brazil game and surely may be the stars of the Final.
Poor Ricardo, spare a thought for him, sublime keeping throughout the tournament, saving from three English penalties and only conceeding one goal prior to the match.
I agree with Marcel. Ronaldo couldn't care less what the crowd thought and didn't let their jeers get to him. Played his game and had a good first half.

Couldn't care less for the third placed match. Everyone seems to be disliking Portugal so for that reason I'd like/prefer to see them get the last victory. Not that I have anything against the Germans.

[Russielloyd]

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Edit at your will.

He's not crying, but got to love the expression across his face.

[Outer Heaven]

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Edit at your will.

He's not crying, but got to love the expression across his face.

Looks like someone beat the hell out him.

[Psychotic]

If you've done half the things Henry has done, then yeah, you would. Don't even BOTHER comparing Cronaldo to Henry -- they're not in the same league (like...metaphorically :p). Maybe in fifty years or so when people get tired of condemning Henry for one dive in the 2006 World Cup, they'll look back and realise that hey, he's actually a pretty darned good player and pretty darned nice guy and that not everyone's flawless. :DWe're not saying he's sub-human scum because of one incident. :rolleyes2 But when you all act like he's the greatest guy in the whole of football ever, and France deserve to win it purely because they've got a guy who scores a lot for Arsenal - who is a diving hypocrite - it takes the piss.

[DK]

Maybe in fifty years or so when people get tired of condemning Henry for one dive in the 2006 World Cup:D

Nothing of the sort. I'm quite happy to admit he's a fine player, very talented and whatnot. However, this is not his only dive, it's just his latest and one of the worst and most blatent, and it's not just the fact that he dived, as Paul said this is the same thing the whiney little bitch was complaining about Barcelona doing when they beat Arsenal, they "dived like women". Thierry has said before "you people know me, I don't play like that." He's a hypocrite and a liar, and he's just as bad as the rest of them.

[charliepanayi]

I get the feeling he did that to Puyol as revenge for the CL final - still bloody stupid to do though. Everyone in football is a hypocrite anyway I find.

[Old Manus]

Let's stop dissing France and get back to laughing at Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

No wonder everyone hates Portugal, all they do is dive and complain when their dives aren't given. If their's one team thats ruined this World Cup the most, it's the Portugal team. They're pathetic.

Hopefully we will see a great Final with a Italy win.


Ohh the hell do you think you are to say everyone hates Portugal!?i thought you had already packed your bags and left!

Pathetic is you holligans who after losing started to throw rocks at the portuguese!!!!!

You´re just a bad loser but guess what at the end of the day you still lost to us, with crying or no crying you lost to the pathetic team!!!!

[Blitz Ace]

yeh, i wanted to see portugal get through, but they couldnt finish any of the many chances they had... and to see france get through on such a dubious penalty makes it worse. now i dont know who to support in the final (i think ill go with "the blue", over "the blue").

[Raebus]

For fucks sake, chill out. Will getting angry make anything better/change anything. Its POINTLESS.

[Endless]

Go France!

Now I have to listen to the sound of honking for another hour, though. Ahwell.

[Psychotic]

Ohh the hell do you think you are to say everyone hates Portugal!?i thought you had already packed your bags and left!

Pathetic is you holligans who after losing started to throw rocks at the portuguese!!!!!

You´re just a bad loser but guess what at the end of the day you still lost to us, with crying or no crying you lost to the pathetic team!!!!Okay, I've seen enough of this bickering between you both. If you can't post without being civil, don't post at all. I'm not going to tell you again.

[DK]

He has a fair point, though. They still beat us. :p

[Russielloyd]

Score was 0-0, so techincally it was a draw and will forever be known in the record books as a draw.

[Shoden]

They only won from dives, kicking and cheating in the first place but it all backfired against France, the poor little whingebags got their asses slammed with steel spiked club. I want either team to win the final. Revenge is done Ronaldo is unlikely to be back at Man U, who isn't happy?

[DK]

Stop deluding yourself. They won the penalties, they went through and England didn't. It's really kinda sad that you can't accept it.

[Russielloyd]

I can accept we didn't win on penaltys, but i'm stating the fact that after 90 mins it was 0-0, meaning the result will go down as a draw. Don't see it as sad that i'm stating a fact.

[charliepanayi]

The record books count for crap sometimes - though all that Portugal v England game told you is that neither side could find a way past each other for 120 minutes and it was a none too inspiring game anyway - they'd probably still be trying to score now if penalties hadn't been around. On that count, it's probably just as well both are out as neither ever turned on the style much in the World Cup.

[Jess]

I loved how everytime C.Ronaldo got a touch of the ball he got booed. Personally, I'm glad that Portugal are out and France are through. I'm supporting France for the win now -- considering they play better. http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/7710/18zo1.gif

[Russielloyd]

Guest appearance from Jess.

[Shoden]

What, she's gonna join in the fun/arguement?

[Jess]

They won the penalties, they went through and England didn't.
I'm with Dan on this. Although it's gutting that we lost the match, the fact of the matter is that we did lose and we can't change that. I agree that Portugal are dirty divers, and try to manipulate the ref, but we still lost fair and square in the penalties. It's sad but true -- we're awful at penalties! :jess:

Still, C.Ronaldo? Ha! :laugh:

[Russielloyd]

We didn't lose the match, we lost on penalties, two different things. That's the rules, i don't see how i'm deluded by stating a fact! Penaltys only count to advance teams through a draw situation in a the knock-out stage, what ever occurs after 90 mins (not really sure about extra time) is the official result.

Is that hard to understand?

[-N-]

It's easier to understand that you're still bitter. :pLet's stop dissing France and get back to laughing at Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo.We have a job to do! LET'S GO PEOPLE C RONALDO SUX LOL

[Russielloyd]

I just realised this.

Congratulations Neel Hates Clout's Guts, for being the person who posted the 1000th post in this thread! :p

[Polaris]

Yeah Yeah France played so well that if it wasn't that goal we'd go to the penaltis! For Chris they odn't play nothing. Thiery Henry was a dessapointment to me, I thougth he'd score but he didn't do nothing. Portuguese were a bit sleeping, but still we had more ball possession and more oportunities to score!

Now I really hope Italy win France 5-0, oh I'd be the happiest woman... well 1-0 it'd be good still, but you know total humilition wouldn't be bad too!

Portugal lose but we're leaving the 2nd place with our heads high, knowing we proved that when we want we can go really far!
Oh just one thing:

http://adeselna.no.sapo.pt/thumbnail.gif
(they cheated the kid)

[black orb]

Ronaldo is unlikely to be back at Man U
>>> I wonder about this...

[Blitz Ace]

wow, im surprised at the hatred for ronaldo here... i personally think he is a very good player, prob the only portugese player that actually threatened both england and france... what has everyone got against him? there are many players who are far more annoying (not to mention far more crap).

[black orb]

what has everyone got against him?
>>> I wonder about that too..

[Leene]

:save:C.Ronaldo is a very
good player and he is very young i think
he has a brilliant future.
About the final i like both italy
and france but i think that France worths
to win...and i am very happy
that 4 europeans countries were
at the semi finals(argentina was really good too).:save:

[eden knight]

France didn't play that good yesterday,in fact if Portugese players were more careful they would score.Barthez is very old,i wonder why Domenec insists on him,when he has Coupet?Barthez almost gave Postugal a goal at the foul ofRonaldo,but Figo missed the header.Anyway i was against Germany,so i really don;t have any problem if Italy or France win at the final.

[Loony BoB]

I can't see Ronaldo leaving Man Utd unless the Glazers can get many a pretty penny for him - something above £30m would be expected considering he has four years left on his contract, has repeatedly dismissed all (unproved) claims that he wants to leave (of course, the media hardly ever publicise the fact that he says that him leaving MU is rubbish, because that woudl make them look stupid) and also the fact that he's young, highly rated throughout the world and undoubtedly talented. It would make more sense to give him £10m to stay than to take less than £30m to see him go. People should get over these things, although I imagine it won't happen extremely soon - maybe when Ronaldo starts scoring goals for MU again then the fans will be more receptive, but we'll have to wait and see.

I still think the whole thing is just being blown out of proportion by the media, though. If Henry had yelled at a ref after Sol Campbell got away with just a free kick after landing on Zidane's genitals, nobody would care. Blame the ref for the red card.

I mean, I admit that Ronaldo is a bit of a twat/wanker, but to say he ruined England's WC is nothing more than creating a scapegoat in him for the fact that England, quite frankly, sucked in comparison to certain other teams, and couldn't manage to defeat a single top-rated side in the tournament. 1-0 over Ecuador and a draw against Sweden are hardly world-beating side scorelines. I love Rooney to bits but he's not the be-all and end-all and I think Portugal would have won anyway.

[eden knight]

I can't see Ronaldo leaving Man Utd unless the Glazers can get many a pretty penny for him - something above £30m would be expected considering he has four years left on his contract, has repeatedly dismissed all (unproved) claims that he wants to leave (of course, the media hardly ever publicise the fact that he says that him leaving MU is rubbish, because that woudl make them look stupid) and also the fact that he's young, highly rated throughout the world and undoubtedly talented.
I can't see C.Ronaldo leaving too.He is one of the best players of Manchester United,and i'm sure that the coach and the owners of the club won't let him leave that easily because the fans said so.If he is planning to leave,which is very difficult,i don't see him going to Real but Chelsea.

[Loony BoB]

He won't go to Chelsea because 1) Manchester United would not sell a star player to Chelsea, 2) if Ronaldo wants to leave, he'll want to leave England, not MU, and 3) Ronaldo has stated in the past that he wants to 'someday' play for Real Madrid, although not anytime soon.

[Doomie]

If France played the way they did, they won't stand a chance in the finals. I'm not sure if they were just protecting their goal, but Zidane and Henry were virtually non-existant in the second half. Not to mention Barthez looked EXTREMELY shakey. Saha also won't be playing, and he's their one of their key substitutes.

Also, I'm not sure if this is me being biased, but that game was nowhere nearly as good as the Italy/Germany game. What a game. *swoons*

[Resha]

I swear if I see Cronaldo's name one more time I'll hurl. :( You guys're giving him way too much importance, and he doesn't deserve your attention! Nor the time you people take to type out an insult at him; time is money, why waste it on him? :p Let it go wffgiyf2!!

I don't think France will play that way in the finals. It was more of a get-one-goal-and-hold-on-to-it game. They were much more attacking against Brazil, and that's what I hope to see from them versus Italy. Nothing would give me more pleasure than seeing a few goals thumped past Buffon. :) Barthez did look shaky, though -- it bothers me, but it seemed to please Coupet. I hope he gets his act together.

[Cz]

Personally I can't see France beating Italy unless they really pull out something special. The Italian defence is incredibly difficult to break down, and I don't think France have quite enough attacking strength to manage it. At the same time, the shaky French defence will have to stand up to a much improved Italian strikeforce, something which I very much doubt they'll do.

Also, I just want to say that after Scolari's tantrum following yesterday's semi, I'm glad he's not the new England manager. The guy lost fair and square, and the first thing he does is go and moan at the officials. Plus, his tactics were pretty sucky anyway, so meh.

Furthermore, I stand by my earlier Henry-is-the-greatest-guy-ever statement. I don't need to justify myself to a man who doesn't think E.T. is adorable. :p

[DK]

E.T is a Paedophile, and since when do people find them adorable?

[Russielloyd]

Rooney and Ronaldo back at training together.

I would say this is over exaggerating, but then i'd be lying and you'd all know it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOZr5kP0Rnk

Doesn't matter what you think about the situation, this is quality!

[ff_sweden]

don´t forget this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9OB4BhbNQc&search=Thierry%20Henry

http://www.campionos.com/images/logo/Arsenal_eng.jpg

[The Captain]

The finals presents quite an interesting challenge. On the one hand, Italy's defense has been unreal. The only goal they've given up was an own goal to the US. (Sidenote: Should Italy win, I'm not buying the argument that the US was one of the best teams at the WC because they tied Italy. It was a great result, but seriously blown out of context in the scheme of things here). Buffon has been nothing short of spectacular and the way they won the game against Germany was inspiring. You could tell the Germans were playing for PK's, where they're undefeated, while Italy pressed to win the game and wouldn't you know it, they did. Italy does flop a bit too much for my liking, but that's the nature of the beast and they play together very well as a unit. A win would also be a nice respite to the scandals that have rocked the Italian leagues.

On the other you have France, who continue to press on despite some very up and down play. Told they were too old, and that they couldn't mesh, they came out early and played very uninspired and barely qualified out of the group play. However, somehow, somewhere, Zidane has returned to look like the player that can single-handedly win a WC and he in my opinion is the wild card. If Zidane plays like he did against Brazil or even the first half against Portugal, before France began to play back and not attack, I think France has a shot, a legit shot. Zidane is that rare talent that controls the flow of the game and as was witnessed both in 98 and in this WC, he can will the French to victory.

I look for a close contest with plenty of fouls, which is one of the major storylines of this World Cup and in the end, somehow, someway, I see Zidane riding off into the sunset leading his team and his country to one final victory. Italy will be very tough, but if Henry, Ribary and the rest of the midfield can keep it together, I do think Zidane can lead them one more time. If Italy finds a way to bottle Zizou however, Italy will win this in a walk. Still, much like the Mavs had the superior team in the NBA Finals, the Heat with the single best player in Wade, won. So too, do I think will fall in this game, with Zidane. A great way to end a great career, I think.

In the third place game, I think Germany wins it IF Klose and Ballack can play. I've read both are hurt and might not be able to suit up, Klose especially, but if they do, I think Germany wins it.

Take care all.

[Shoden]

So many Arsenal extremists, I'm afraid I'll be ripped apart if I cheer for Italy.

[Doomie]

Oh yeah?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRO626ImQek&mode=related&search=soccer%20dives

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-de7fJB20dY&mode=related&search=soccer%20dives

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v477xD50jcI&mode=related&search=soccer%20dives

EDIT: Second one is the best imho. It's not a conventional dive though.

[Venom]

E.T is a Paedophile, and since when do people find them adorable?

We all know E.T. Is a pedophile. No one dares admits it.

[Psychotic]

I can't see Ronaldo leaving Man Utd unless the Glazers can get many a pretty penny for him - something above £30m£30m? You're having a laugh. I'd say £18m is a realistic evaluation. Even Chelsea don't pay over £30m, and Real no longer do that kind of thing either. If it were 2000 or so, I think you might've got around £30m, but not these days.

As it happens, I don't think anybody wants C. Ronaldo, now that the Real President has said that he's after Robben, so I'd bet a lot of money on Ronaldo lining up in a red shirt at Old Trafford next season.
I mean, I admit that Ronaldo is a bit of a twat/wanker, but to say he ruined England's WC is nothing more than creating a scapegoat in him for the fact that England, quite frankly, sucked in comparison to certain other teams, and couldn't manage to defeat a single top-rated side in the tournament. 1-0 over Ecuador and a draw against Sweden are hardly world-beating side scorelines. I love Rooney to bits but he's not the be-all and end-all and I think Portugal would have won anyway.Let's be honest here, Portugal didn't play especially well in any of their games either, and both England and Portugal were lucky to get as far as they did.

Here's my favourite Thierry Henry video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGfyV_mgUk

[ff_sweden]

oh yeah? watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcLe0dkMHWU&search=goalkeeper%20mistakes

fun

[charliepanayi]

So many Arsenal extremists, I'm afraid I'll be ripped apart if I cheer for Italy.

I support Arsenal, but I like Italy and wouldn't mind them winning, as much as I like Henry etc.

[Shoden]

So if I support neither team I will be hanged and shot?

[Doomie]

Shoden, there's nothing wrong with supporting Italy. <3333333333

[Russielloyd]

Here's my favourite Thierry Henry video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGfyV_mgUk

David Pleat does talk alot of bollocks aswell. How the hell did he become a commentator? :confused:

I think Henry might of done that just to get back at Puyol from their Champions League encounter, and it worked. Still not a good thing to do though.

[Psychotic]

David Pleat does talk alot of bollocks aswell. How the hell did he become a commentator? :confused:Good evening everybody, we have a great match today featuring Patrick Vieri, Andrea Purrlo, Filipo Ingazhi, Ronaldeano and Carlos Poyle!

Still, every single English commentator at this World Cup to commentate on a Germany match has pronounced Odonkor wrong.

[Doomie]

I didn't see anything wrong with Inzaghi until I actually read it.

[DK]

Does this mean I can swear around EoFF as well? :D

[Russielloyd]

David Pleat does talk alot of bollocks aswell. How the hell did he become a commentator? :confused:Good evening everybody, we have a great match today featuring Patrick Vieri, Andrea Purrlo, Filipo Ingazhi, Ronaldeano and Carlos Poyle!

Still, every single English commentator at this World Cup to commentate on a Germany match has pronounced Odonkor wrong.

You forgot about Alberto Gilardini ;)



Does this mean I can swear around EoFF as well? :D

No, i'm the exception! :D Nah, It was the only way to descirbe David Pleats commentary.

No wait, i'll rephrase it.
David Pleat does talk alot of beanbags.

[DK]

Nah, not you. xD I didn't even notice you swore. ff_sweden posted a video with that Blink 182 song that's about the grandad eating hotdogs and <img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif">ting his pants, or something.

[JaytodaP]

I'm glad Portugal lost the way they did. All they do is dive and complain and bitch. As a defensive player, I know how annoying it is when people dive. (I get a second yellow yesterday for "elbowing someone in the eye" while my hands are behind my back, and two seconds later he gets up fine.) Yeah that was a weak penalty called by larrionda. It WAS a trip though and Henry went down easy. Now Portugal knows how it feels. Then later you see Ronaldo and Pauletta just flopping in the box. When Miguel got injured, no one cared that he was hurt, they were yelling at the ref for a foul. This is probably the worst dive by ronaldo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu9PWsF0CL0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fihateronaldo%2Ecom%2F my friend stilll thinks that it is a penalty and Portugal got jipped, which they didnt because they had golden oppurtinies and they didnt score. Screw those divers.


GO GERMANY
GO France

I was originally rooting for USA because i was born and raised here but I'm 75% French so I'm allowed to go nuts if they win. (The other 25% is Canadian, but Canada sucks)

[Lychon]

I'm glad Portugal lost the way they did. All they do is dive and complain and bitch. As a defensive player, I know how annoying it is when people dive. (I get a second yellow yesterday for "elbowing someone in the eye" while my hands are behind my back, and two seconds later he gets up fine.) Yeah that was a weak penalty called by larrionda. It WAS a trip though and Henry went down easy. Now Portugal knows how it feels. Then later you see Ronaldo and Pauletta just flopping in the box. When Miguel got injured, no one cared that he was hurt, they were yelling at the ref for a foul. This is probably the worst dive by ronaldo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu9PWsF0CL0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fihateronaldo%2Ecom%2F my friend stilll thinks that it is a penalty and Portugal got jipped, which they didnt because they had golden oppurtinies and they didnt score. Screw those divers.


GO GERMANY
GO France

I was originally rooting for USA because i was born and raised here but I'm 75% French so I'm allowed to go nuts if they win. (The other 25% is Canadian, but Canada sucks)

France FTW. No question. It's the resting place of Mary Magdalene- they have to win!

-LYCHON

P.S. I am so pissed that England and Germany are not in the finals. That would be the ultimate match-up.

P.P.S Haha, the Juggernaut....RULES!!

[Endless]

I think that video sums it all up ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QSHB-AQZ1E

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

I don´t know why it didn´t appear in that video the dives from france or the time that they stayed in the grounnd to lose time.

People like yourself aren´t imparcial and of course can´t judge a game and those videos are getting annoying and i would aprecciate if you stop "Talking trash" about the portuguese cause we weren´t the ones atacking and getting arrested by the police at the end of the day.

[Polaris]

I think that video sums it all up ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QSHB-AQZ1E

We just did what french did, they threw themself to the floor like the one did when it was the penalti!

'Só fala quem tem que se lhe diga' it's a portuguese proverb and it fits perfectly here! The french press were always saying that the portuguese were dangerous but they only said that coz they knew French was more cleaver than us!

[Loony BoB]

I think that video sums it all up ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QSHB-AQZ1E
The video response to that one is fantastic for it's choice of music. :D

Also, nobody is talking badly about the Portuguese fans, just the team and the manager, which is perfectly acceptable.

Diving is indeed something that all parties are guilty of, it just happens that the Portugal team made a much bigger habit of it than any other side.

[Endless]

The video response to that one is fantastic for it's choice of music. :D

Is it a bird?
Is it a plane?
No! It's SUPERMAN!

[Shoden]

I don´t know why it didn´t appear in that video the dives from france or the time that they stayed in the grounnd to lose time.

People like yourself aren´t imparcial and of course can´t judge a game and those videos are getting annoying and i would aprecciate if you stop "Talking trash" about the portuguese cause we weren´t the ones atacking and getting arrested by the police at the end of the day.

Well I heard there was alot of chaos after Portugal lost, so that's that down the drain, who's the "hooligan" now? Btw, is that all foreigners can say to insult british people? I don't even drink yet! There is no sweet little angel team in the world cup, never was, it has been said that the England fans have been some of the calmest and less commotional but that doesn't mean they didn't riot, some did some didn't, just not as many as usual. Well why do you think Chelsea have a few portugeuse players in their weapons, they're diving experts, poor Man U have to deal with Ronaldo's antics too, he always does it, I don't mean to be horrible here but it was noticable in the first vs Newcastle game and the Chelsea games and many more last season. I think Portugal should register these useless divers for Olympic diving, man they'd take the gold. Any anti-Man U fan should correct me on their dives and divers.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

I don´t know why it didn´t appear in that video the dives from france or the time that they stayed in the grounnd to lose time.

People like yourself aren´t imparcial and of course can´t judge a game and those videos are getting annoying and i would aprecciate if you stop "Talking trash" about the portuguese cause we weren´t the ones atacking and getting arrested by the police at the end of the day.

Well I heard there was alot of chaos after Portugal lost, so that's that down the drain, who's the "hooligan" now? Btw, is that all foreigners can say to insult british people? I don't even drink yet! There is no sweet little angel team in the world cup, never was, it has been said that the England fans have been some of the calmest and less commotional but that doesn't mean they didn't riot, some did some didn't, just not as many as usual. Well why do you think Chelsea have a few portugeuse players in their weapons, they're diving experts, poor Man U have to deal with Ronaldo's antics too, he always does it, I don't mean to be horrible here but it was noticable in the first vs Newcastle game and the Chelsea games and many more last season. I think Portugal should register these useless divers for Olympic diving, man they'd take the gold. Any anti-Man U fan should correct me on their dives and divers.

Yes chelsea as very few portuguese players but remind me who is their coach?Ohhh wait no don´t tell me...is it José Mourinho!? You have a portuguese controling the winner of the english season... hey maybe that´s why the british players are also becoming very good at diving right?I mean your not perfect yet but i´m sure that with a bit of training you´ll get there i mean we all know you can stay on the ground for a long time but the fall part ins´t perfect yet.
As for violence, everybody knows that the english supporters are the most dangerous of them all, that´s why they get deported even before the game begins and others can´t even aproach the stadium were the games are held.

[Loony BoB]

I'm not going to get into club stuff because this thread and topic has nothing to do with clubs. So, speaking of the international game...

Denying that England fans have, over many years, earned themselves the worst reputation in football fan terms is silly. To say that all other nations have perfect fans would also be silly, though. All major footballing nations have their troublemakers.
Denying that Portugal players have, in recent times, earned themselves the worst reputation in diving terms is silly. To say that all other nations have perfect players would also be silly, though. All major footballing nations have their diving players.

So you can all stop being uppity and bias about such things now.

[Doomie]

If Italy doesn't win, it's fixed. *nods*

[Russielloyd]

If Italy doesn't win, it's fixed. *nods*

That would be ironic.

[Shoden]

...

Yes chelsea as very few portuguese players but remind me who is their coach?Ohhh wait no don´t tell me...is it José Mourinho!? You have a portuguese controling the winner of the english season... hey maybe that´s why the british players are also becoming very good at diving right?I mean your not perfect yet but i´m sure that with a bit of training you´ll get there i mean we all know you can stay on the ground for a long time but the fall part ins´t perfect yet.
As for violence, everybody knows that the english supporters are the most dangerous of them all, that´s why they get deported even before the game begins and others can´t even aproach the stadium were the games are held.

I gotta say that I recommend that you Take a deep breath and open your eyes, talk about the final, talk about reality, talk about the players of the two teams left, surprises of the tournament and try not to piss off people with your "hooligan English fan" stuff.

Go Italy. Well france have got some brains not to use Boumsong, but he could do with some world cup exp because the tosser has to play for Newcastle next season. France are going to have to get their heads screwed on, their boots fastened and do what they did in the Brazil match to win this world cup. Go Pasta/Pizza boys you can beat those Froggies.

[ff_sweden]

a little question. Danielle de Rossi, does he plays in the final?

ALLEZ LES BLEUS!!!

[Russielloyd]

He's allowed to play in the final, if he's selected to play is another thing.

[ff_sweden]

of course he´s selcted to play. In my opinion, he´s one of the best players in Italy

[-N-]

If Italy doesn't win, it's fixed. *nods*

That would be ironic.xD

[Psychotic]

FIFA's ULTIMATE SQUAD (TM!!!!!) of World Cup 2006

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Jens Lehmann (Germany), Ricardo (Portugal).

Defenders: Roberto Ayala (Argentina), John Terry (England), Lilian Thuram (France), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Fabio Cannavaro (Italy), Gianluca Zambrotta (Italy), Ricardo Carvalho (Portugal).

Midfielders: Ze Roberto (Brazil), Patrick Vieira (France), Zinedine Zidane (France), Michael Ballack (Germany), Andrea Pirlo (Italy), Gennaro Gattuso (Italy), Luis Figo (Portugal), Maniche (Portugal).

Strikers: Hernan Crespo (Argentina), Thierry Henry (France), Miroslav Klose (Germany), Francesco Totti (Italy), Luca Toni (Italy).

Ayala? Terry? Thuram? Ze Roberto? Toni? :confused:

Where's Marquez or Zinha? No place for Valencia? What about Robben or Van Persie? Surely Owen Hargreaves and Joe Cole have made a greater impact than Ze Roberto? Riquelme, Cambiasso and Maxi Rodriguez didn't impress you, FIFA? Why no Essien, or Muntari? Lukas Podolski, anyone? Even the likes of Srna, Kalinichenko, Edwards and Cahill have made the World Cup more memorable than some of this lot. Heck, even Ronaldo is more worthy than Toni, Crespo or Henry.

[ff_sweden]

And where´s Javier Mascherano?!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/graphics/gallery/football/engarg05/mascherano.jpg

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

And what about Fernando Meira?

[-N-]

That's the most pathetic Ultimate Squad ever. It's all semifinalists with a couple of quarterfinalists thrown in so people won't bitch about how it's just semifinalists.

[dragoonknight_kain]

Henry!? Wtf? The guy probably set the all-time record of offsides in a single WC, he was sleeping in half of his games! And where is Cech? He was so good that the Ghanian (sp) players were afraid of him!

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

So have FIFA picked a manager of the tournament?
I'm surprised Fernando Torres isn't there either

[Cz]

Yeah, that's a sucky ultimate squad. It's probably based on the same stats system that gave Frank Lampard more points than Steven Gerrard throughout the tournament. In fact, I'm surprised Frank's not in it, considering how bad these things usually are. :p

Anyway, as far as tonight's match goes, I'm hoping for a German goal-riot of some sort. They're deserve third place much more than Portugal.

[black orb]

>>> lol, C. Ronaldo show us one of his graceful dives again.. :love:
Too bad the ref didnt buy it..

[Russielloyd]

Bloodyhell. You would of thought Ronaldo would learnt his lesson by now. But no, he's still an idiotic diver. He's pathetic.

I give him a 10 for the dive and 10 for the ref not falling for it.

[charliepanayi]

Well at least it gives us something to talk about from that abysmal first half of this utterly pointless game.

And this vilification of Ronaldo has long gone part the absurd, he's no worse then a lot of players at this World Cup, he's not the Cheating Bogeyman for god's sake. People would not be picking on him especially now if he hadn't tangled with Messiah Rooney himself.

[black orb]

>>> I like C. Ronaldo. In the first half he did some pretty neat move, but it ended in a pass for Klose..

>>> And Germany scores :mog:

>>> Oops!, Petit scores for Germany now..

[Russielloyd]

Well at least it gives us something to talk about from that abysmal first half of this utterly pointless game.

And this vilification of Ronaldo has long gone part the absurd, he's no worse then a lot of players at this World Cup, he's not the Cheating Bogeyman for god's sake. People would not be picking on him especially now if he hadn't tangled with Messiah Rooney himself.

Yes he would because he hasn't stopped doing it. It has increase since the Rooney bit, but that just shows everyone knows what he's like now. It's his own fault.

2-0 own goal haha, shame...

[charliepanayi]

He certainly hasn't been very successful with it, if you're going to dive the least you could do is actually win a penalty once in a while.

[black orb]

>>> Bastian Schweinsteiger scores again!..

and English fans rejoice!..:p

[Russielloyd]

HAHA 3-0, Portugal OWNED big style

I have a good appreciation for Germany all of a sudden.

[Shoden]

Portugal are getting their ass handed to them. This is what happens when the ref doesn't give their dives and sees their wrongs. Germany, you are heroes for slaughtering Portugal. Make it 4-0! If we had the ref from this game or the ref from Portugal's last game things could of turned out different and it could of been England in this match. I'm glad the Man U board are almost forcing Fergie to sell Ronaldo. He's too much hassle and still he a di verm you'd have thought he'd have learned by now. Germany are kicking ass, now cut off their heads. (not literally)

[charliepanayi]

To be honest Portugal havn't approached this game with much enthusiasm anyway, and Germany want to finish off on a high note as hosts and all. And Man Utd would be bloody stupid to sell one of their best players (too much hassle? you're kidding right) if they want to challenge Chelsea next season.
And I don't believe this, STILL people saying things like the referee were to blame for England losing... (he was clearly responsible for those dismal penalties after all!) - get over yourselves! Besides that referee from England's game is doing the final tomorrow.

[black orb]

>>> Portugal scores! and English fans dont like that!.. :p

[Shoden]

To be honest Portugal havn't approached this game with much enthusiasm anyway, and Germany want to finish off on a high note as hosts and all. And Man Utd would be bloody stupid to sell one of their best players if they want to challenge Chelsea next season.
And I don't believe this, STILL people saying things like the referee were to blame for England losing...get over yourselves! Besides that referee from England's game is doing the final tomorrow.

The board are forcing fergie to sell Ronaldo, there will be too much chaos if a sort fewd between him and Rooney starts and then England fans's hatred towards Ronaldo wouldn't do too well for the club's reputation man. Pretty stupid and childish to do it but it's gonna happen, and before the WC Ronaldo stated he wants to join real madrid. Oh god no Portugal scored.

[charliepanayi]

I have heard nothing yet of the board 'forcing' Ferguson to sell him - if Rooney hates his guts fine, but teams have had enmity between players before and played on regardless. Man Utd's board would be especially stupid to be selling one of their best players and I think he may yet still be there at the start of next season. it's not like he'll give two craps about the booing anyway.

[Russielloyd]

To be honest Portugal havn't approached this game with much enthusiasm anyway, and Germany want to finish off on a high note as hosts and all. And Man Utd would be bloody stupid to sell one of their best players (too much hassle? you're kidding right) if they want to challenge Chelsea next season.
And I don't believe this, STILL people saying things like the referee were to blame for England losing... (he was clearly responsible for those dismal penalties after all!) - get over yourselves! Besides that referee from England's game is doing the final tomorrow.


ManUre challenging Chelsea? You're having a laugh aren't you?

Ok, Germany won, just Italy left to win now.

[Resha]

What a lovely game. :D Those two goals from Schweinsteiger (JESUS CHRIST I SPELT THAT RIGHT...!!) were amazing. Seriously beautiful strikes, both of them, and so well placed. :D Ah, they made me happy.

A great game for Oliver Kahn, too. He made some spectacular saves, and he needn't be ashamed of letting that one in, because it was a great cross from Figo and a great header from Nuno in. I wish Figo had gotten a goal -- he's one Portugese player I really, really, really like. A bit of a sad international ending for him.

Also gotta admire Cronnie's persistance and determination; kept going at it till the very end, shooting at goal and going forwards.

Only one more game. :(

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

3-1 well it could have been worse...

If Scolari was such a Pauleta fan and had he given Nuno Guomes a chance and putted Figo early on...things might have been different.

[Psychotic]

I find it interesting that even the French and German fans have booed C. Ronaldo, showing that it isn't just the English who think what he did was wrong. If FIFA refuse to punish divers and cheats, then it's good to see the fans taking things into their own hands.

Good game, Germany deserved to win after putting on an impressive tournament, and performing admirably too. It was good to see Kahn and Figo performing well in their last hurrah. No more Kahn, no more Figo, no more Zidane, no more Roberto Carlos, probably no more Ronaldo or Beckham...it really is the end of an era.

[charliepanayi]

ManUre challenging Chelsea? You're having a laugh aren't you?

Ok, Germany won, just Italy left to win now.

Well yeah I admit any one trying to challenge Chelsea at the moment is like pissing in the wind, but you get the idea :D

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

Good game. Good convincing attacking play from both sides and a nice goal to round it off.
What the heck is wrong with Martin O'Neill? He said Portugal haven't played the last two major tournaments without a striker.
Hard luck on Portugal who did well in my estimations to get to the semis, Germany hosted a good tournament and deserved to get something out of it.

Why is everyone being so hostile on Cristiano Ronaldo? I'm sure most of these speculations is down to the Rooney getting sent off, but surely stepping on someone's groin is worse than what he did

[Armisael]

I don't understand why English fans "hate" Ronaldo right now! What Rooney did was wrong, and Ronaldo just tried to defend his own team! Rooney was very offensive and he did deserve the red card! Well i'm not saying that Ronaldo is the best character(he did some bad stuff during the Olympics in Athens) but this attitude towards him.. I find it a little unfair..

Anyway i hope France will get the cup and Zidane will retire from football like a real winner! ^_^

[Psychotic]

I don't understand why English fans "hate" Ronaldo right now! As I said, it's not just the English fans, because French and German fans booed him too.

But so we don't go over this issue again, I'll summarise:

Anti-Ronaldo: He's a diving, faking cheat who tried to get another player sent off in business that did not concern him (It was between Carvalho, Rooney and the referee only, nobody else) and then winked and smirked about it;
Pro-Ronaldo: He was just trying to defend his team-mates, and what Rooney did was wrong, diving and simulation are a natural part of the game and everyone does it - even the English (Gerrard v Hungary or Owen v Argentina in WC2002, anyone? And that's to say nothing of Joe Cole...)

There, that saves us all the bother of dragging this back up again.

[Sir Bahamut]

If you don't understand why many englishmen hate C. Ronaldo, you don't understand the average english football supporter =P

But yeah, great game, and I'm very glad Germany won it; they deserved it for their excellent performance this world cup. Shame they didn't go all the way to the finals, but they still went out with style. Now France needs to beat Italy, and everything will be excellent!

[-N-]

SCHWEINSTEIGER FTMFW

[Shoden]

What I think is that Italy used a cheatcode to beat Germany, didn't you see the manager tapping on the dpad? Still it was good to see Portugal get their ass kicked again.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

We didn´t got our ass kicked...we still scored it´s no shame to lose to the home country team especially a team like Germany.

Personally i want to see Italy won because of their dark past...

[Shoden]

Germany just played the game sexy, those goals were amazing, Schweinsteiger was on fire man, look for burn marks on the pitch, his boots, socks, and I'll think you'll see I'm right. Or look at the ball or nets. Italy ftw.

[ff_sweden]

the first goal was a mistake by Ricardo!

[Cz]

It's nice to see that the tradition of a high-scoring third place playoff has continued, even if it didn't really get going until the second half. A couple of great goals for Schweinsteiger were the perfect way to round of Germany's tournament.

I'm looking forward to a great final, although hopefully not so great that Croyles' horde of Italian and French players score tons of points and overtake me in the fantasy football league. Unfortunately, that's looking like a lot to ask for. All the same, it should be the perfect game to round off a summer of great football. Just think, this time tomorrow it'll all be over...:(

[Croyles]

I was on a long long long long journey in a car and listened to the game on the radio, then managed to watch the last 10 minutes on Telly. I knew Schweinsteiger would get his tribute! Great way to finish the tournament Deutschland! Shame I didnt have any flags while I was in the car! Ive already taken off my Germany signature + Avatar too!


What I think is that Italy used a cheatcode to beat Germany, didn't you see the manager tapping on the dpad? Still it was good to see Portugal get their ass kicked again.

LOL


Germany just played the game sexy, those goals were amazing, Schweinsteiger was on fire man, look for burn marks on the pitch, his boots, socks, and I'll think you'll see I'm right. Or look at the ball or nets. Italy ftw.

I thought I could smell rubber when the radio commentator shouted the third "TOOOOOOOOORRR!!"

The Mannschafft was given a proper sending off, not just on the pitch, but in Berlin at the FanMeile when the fans paid their respects ^^ :D

[Resha]

Only about 25 minutes until the final. Haha, I'm terrified. Allez les Bleus! :heart:

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

GO ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That´s how it´s done:D

[Old Manus]

I'm lovin' it

[Dreddz]

Italy better win, I dont want France to have the satisfaction of winning.

[Russielloyd]

Zidane,,,what a complete idiot! Any respect he had, he's just lost for me, what a total moron, why do you have to do something that blantantly stupid in your last game in the world cup final.

IDIOT!, i really hope Italy win now, France deserve to lose after that.

[charliepanayi]

But it's not the fault of the rest of the French squad though surely that Zidane decided to do something that stupid. And boy was that stupid...

So now we have Italy, who are crap at penalties, against France, who have no Zidane, Henry or Vieira to take any - can't wait for this shootout if it happens XD

[-N-]

I don't know what happened with Zidane but apparently no one likes Italy anymore. I don't understand why Zidane did what he did and I think that was pretty <img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif">ty.

I'm simply astounded that the crowd boos Italy everytime they touch the ball now. I can only imagine the scene that could arise when Italy hoists the trophy only to be booed and shat on by everyone in the stadium.

Yeah, this will be a crappy PK shootout. France has nothing, Italy has nothing. It may well be Italy simply because their goalkeeper is better.

[charliepanayi]

I don't know what happened with Zidane but apparently no one likes Italy anymore.

He headbutted one of the Italian players - after a lot of arguing he was finally sent off. It was the right decision though, was moment of madness from Zidane.

[Russielloyd]

Because the French supporters seem to be so blind to see that Zidane head-butted Matterazzi in the chest. They'll feel like idiots when they see it on TV.

[escobert]

ITALY WINS! WOOT

[Russielloyd]

The winners of the World Cup 2006 are...

ITALY!!!!!!!!!!


HAHA, FROGGIES LOSE!

[I Took the Red Pill]

Meh.

[Dreddz]

Oh thank god for that.

[JaytodaP]

Zidane! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ahhh oh well. but Trezeguet!!!! How can you miss? Its not that Hard.

[Outer Heaven]

Hell yeah they won!:hyper:

[escobert]

Oh thank god for that.
^_^

[-N-]

I don't know what happened with Zidane but apparently no one likes Italy anymore.He headbutted one of the Italian players - after a lot of arguing he was finally sent off. It was the right decision though, was moment of madness from Zidane.Thank you Captain Obvious! :rolleyes2 I'm trying to figure out why the entire stadium was booing Italy on every touch they made if the foul clearly was Zidane's fault (which it was). It doesn't make sense.

In any case, Zidane can thank himself for his team bowing out in the Finals rather ungracefully. Trezeguet too, for that matter. Congrats to Italy for hanging in there despite being fatigued as hell. Once again, they show us that flashy playmakers are secondary, and all that matters is your back four.

USA FTW 2010

[Shoden]

YES! THEY DID IT! TAKE THAT FROGS! BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME BABY!

yeah it was a pretty intense match but Zidane was provoked and it was a dazzling headbutt, high quality.

[JaytodaP]

Zidane is a bull now apparently. You see how far the other guy went?

[-N-]

Did anyone else think that was a crappy finish to a spectacular match?

[Endless]

It's kind of sad to lose the WC and be undeafeated. Ahwell. 2nd place is still pretty nice given that everyone thought Spain would kick us out, and after our complete failure in 2002.

And Zidane is a dumbass.

[Russielloyd]

Did anyone else think that was a crappy finish to a spectacular match?

Red Cards normally do that...

[IceT]

I've lost all my respect for Zidane ... what a retarded way to leave ones team in their most dire hour of need.

[Cz]

What was going through Zidane's head? He was the best player on the pitch, and it was his last game of competitive football ever, why go and ruin it with a moment of stupidity like that? For such a magnificent player, maybe the best of his generation, to leave the world stage in such a fashion is a terrible shame, and I hope it's not how he's remembered.

Well done to Italy for overcoming the pressure and taking an excellent set of penalties. Much as I would've liked Daniele De Rossi to slip over the ball and fall on his arse like a toddler, each and every one of them got the job done when it mattered, and that has to be acknowledged. They weren't the best team on the day, and barely left their own half of the field after half-time. Nor were they the best team in the tournament, having faced fairly weak opposition up until Germany in the semis. But that's one of the things that's so great about football; that the best team doesn't always win. So congratulations to Italy (and, for that matter, Doomie), and lets hope a few of those World Cup winners come to the Premiership next season.

[I Don't Need A Name]

What was going through Zidane's head?
Matterazzi's chest :D
the match wasnt too spectacular, and it ended pretty poorly, some good chances went to waste

[Cz]

Matterazzi's chest. :D
I knew I should've added that before one of you guys did. :rolleyes2

[DK]

Henry taken off, Zidane sent off for being a twat, and France lose on penalties in the WC final?

I fucking love it. :D

[IceT]

What was going through Zidane's head?

Ek (Lotsa kinetical energy :D )

[~SapphireStar~]

The car horns are started being blown! I didnt actually wacth the match, people on World of Warcraft were disscusing it. Back to normal crappy TV.

[feona17]

ITALYYYYYY YES, I was rooting for them the whole time.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

:D Yes Italy won this time there was no dark cloud covering the stadium!!!:D :D :D

Congratulations to France who showed that african teams can also reach the final o_O

[Rye]

My family was just screaming in Italian about Italy winning before. xD

[Old Manus]

FIFA World Cup 2006 will forever be remembered for the 'Zidane Headbutt'.

[black orb]

>>> :mario: Congratulations Italy!. :luigi:

now wait 4 more years..

[Russielloyd]

Back to watching the Premiership now.

[tyrael_knight]

Yay !!! :eek: :D :eek:

GOGO ITALY !! :D

And for good 'ol Italia to win on penalty shots!?! Geez i almost fainted when Grosso downed France :D

[Psychotic]

Zinedine Zidane, you utter legend. Fantastic. Criticise him all you want, he went out with quite a bang.

Italy started off brightly, but it was a shame that they deflated, really. It wasn't a bad game, but it wasn't an excellent one either.

I still can't believe our old Diarra played in a World Cup final. Christ, he was terrible in the reserves.

PS: Who called it? Who called Italy winning, right in the first post of this thread? :cool:

[Resha]

Granted, whatever happened -- it was a class headbutt and Figo's had nothing on it.

Bah. I don't think Italy deserved to win it on account of their offence; their defence, however, seemed impregnable. France played some real beautiful football in both the second half and extra time until the red card -- their domination of the ball especially in the midfield area was class.

Penalties were well taken -- Trezeguet missing, huh. What was he trying to do? A Zidane?! But note how Buffon didn't make a single save. :( So much for that, buffoon.

It was a really tragic end for someone who was perhaps the most hyped up player before match. Henry didn't magic anything up tonight either, which probably explains why he was substituted. I still thought it was pretty silly move by Domenech, though.

But Malouda, fuck, what a game. Whatever happened to France tonight, they've certainly discovered a few things that might help them in the future :p Ribery and Malouda and more? And it was pretty good, considering people had written them off in the first round. It showed true grit, and congrats Italians. :p

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

Cristiano Ronaldo will probably get off the hook (well everywhere apart from England). Zizi muffed up a classic finish to his career, disgraceful. I kinda switched sides after that little incident and supported Italy in the shoot-out. I'm happy for the tifosi since they've seen so many tournaments end up in an upsetting way.
I think Thuram and Cannavaro were the outstanding players on the field. I also thought De Rossi shouldn't have even been allowed on the field after his violent group stage antics

[The Captain]

In a word, WOW.


I'm still at a complete loss for what Zidane did. I cannot think of a worse decision to have been made, in OT, when they were outplaying Italy no less, and then, he loses it completely and for many will completely tarnish what was a glorious run and a spectacular career. Sure, it's the heat of the moment and one can act on impulses, but as the Captain of the team, as it's leader, best player, and possibly best player of his generation, Zidane lost it. It would be the equivelent of a Derek Jeter or Tom Brady losing their cool in the World Series or Super Bowl, and once he got sent off, France really had little chance. The missed PK was killer sure, but losing Zidane, and Henry sealed their fate.

Bravo to Italy, especially to it's defense, and goalkeeper Buffon. The save he made on Zidane in the first OT was nothing short of immaculate. Bravo to Italy for winning in the face of all the turmoil back home, bravo to Italy for finally getting the monkey off their backs and winning a PK.

What's so bizarre is that they seemed like the lesser team, especially late in the second half and OT, as France seemed to continue to press the issue, but they bent and didn't break. In the end, they were the team that was able to keep it together, keep their cool, and win.

This match will be talked about for a long time, mostly about Zidane's mindless act, but it should also be remembered as a great victory for Italy.

Take care all.

[Russielloyd]

Zinedine Zidane, you utter legend. Fantastic. Criticise him all you want, he went out with quite a bang.

Footballing legend or not, he's a moron.

[Rocket Edge]

YEA!!!!!!! Ive won 80 euro, plus the 10 euro i betted on italy at the start. I put a tenner on Argentina and Italy and it payed off with one of em :D

[Outer Heaven]

What was going through Zidane's head?
Matterazzi's chest :D
the match wasnt too spectacular, and it ended pretty poorly, some good chances went to waste

Hehehe....http://jbetts.com/adios_zidane_small.gif

[Russielloyd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt_CG9AOJSI

I uploaded the headbutt.

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

Zizi's wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinedine_Zidane) has been vandalised

[Doomie]

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[Russielloyd]

Ok, thats just stupid and over the top.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

So will see this thread back in 4 years now...

[Psychotic]

I think we'll be making a new one. ;)

But before that, Euro 2008. Switzerland to reach the semis or the final!

[-N-]

I call first dibs on reviving it.

[Shoden]

:D Yes Italy won this time there was no dark cloud covering the stadium!!!:D :D :D

Congratulations to France who showed that african teams can also reach the final o_O

The French are African? Says EUrope on my map. Zidane's headbutt was awesome did you see how far the guy went back from the recoil? It's been a good world cup.

[Sir Bahamut]

I still can't quite believe what Zidane did.....such a sad and unworthy way to end such an amazing career. :(

[DK]

I think he's referring to the fact that half of Senegal plays for France.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

:D Yes Italy won this time there was no dark cloud covering the stadium!!!:D :D :D

Congratulations to France who showed that african teams can also reach the final o_O

The French are African? Says EUrope on my map. Zidane's headbutt was awesome did you see how far the guy went back from the recoil? It's been a good world cup.

Yes i know where France is thank you for telling me anyway.:rolleyes2
Yes Kyono you´re right.

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

Yes i know where France is thank you for telling me anyway.:rolleyes2


are you sure? if you ever need more convincing...

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

Yes i know where France is thank you for telling me anyway.:rolleyes2


are you sure? if you ever need more convincing...

Humm maybe i should check the world map:eep:

[The Captain]

Wasn't there also the controversy between Spain and France regarding race?

Take care all.

[Croyles]

OMG, I never thought Italy would win it after France's performance in the second half + extra time.

Mostly though, im 1.5 points short of being number 1 in fantasy football!! Unfortunetly I decided to select Totti as captain in the last minute instead of Buffon!! Otherwise I would have been ahead by 3.5 points!!!!!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!

So Germany win in Italy, and Italy win in Germany!
Im looking forward to the next Italian World Cup! ^^ :D

[Cz]

PS: Who called it? Who called Italy winning, right in the first post of this thread? :cool:Pfft, a lucky guess. Now winning the fantasy football league, that's an achievement. :cool:

Although I wouldn't have won if Croyles had been taking part from the start. That guy is some kind of point-scoring machine.

[Croyles]

PS: Who called it? Who called Italy winning, right in the first post of this thread? :cool:Pfft, a lucky guess. Now winning the fantasy football league, that's an achievement. :cool:

Although I wouldn't have won if Croyles had been taking part from the start. That guy is some kind of point-scoring machine.

Exactly! And you were only 1.5 points ahead of me! :cry:
Anyway, im happy knowing I COULD have easily gotten first.

[Doomie]

I especially liked France's substitutions. Trezeguet? Wiltord? Sound familiar?

[jesteranimefreak]

Sayonara Zidane!!! That was really stupid for a captian of a world class team to due, whatever the Itallian guy said. It's no excuse to loose your cool and headbutt the guy in the chest. Zidane, I hope you enjoyed your last match of your career, because that was inexcusable.

Anyway, congrats USA Italy. A well deserved victory! GO ITALY USA IN 2010!!!

[scooby]

NOOOOOOOOOO!!! The best team lost, and Italy won because of a fluke: Trézéguet's penalty ball rebounding off the post. I cannot congratulate the winners; they are completely undeserving.

[Skogs]

And now for some faultless logic:

- Italy are World Champions.
- France held them for 120 minutes in the final, and lost on penalties, ergo they are second best in the world.
- USA held Italy for 90 minutes, but everyone knows they are crap so this fact can be classed as a statistical abberation and can be safely discarded.
- Australia held Italy for 93 mins and 45 seconds, and only lost becuase of a dubious penalty, but Australia lost to Brazil earlier in the tournament.
- The above are the three best performances against Italy at the World Cup.

Therefore, we can establish without a shadow of a doubt that the top four teams in the World are...
1. Italy
2. France
3. Brazil
4. Australia.

...

...

...

:D

[Polaris]

When Italy scored the last one penalti, I was so happy I even started clapping! It was a good world cup... pity that Zidane showed what he was only at the end of the match... even if the italian said something horrible to him, it should be truth otherwise he wouldn't be so upset... so congratulations to Italy and to the other teams who made this world cup!

[Owen Macwere]

Sayonara Zidane!!! That was really stupid for a captian of a world class team to due, whatever the Itallian guy said. It's no excuse to loose your cool and headbutt the guy in the chest. Zidane, I hope you enjoyed your last match of your career, because that was inexcusable.


Agree :mad2: .

[drunkymonkey]

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/4294/zidanemk5wl.gif

Fatality!

[Rye]

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/4294/zidanemk5wl.gif

Fatality!

I think I love you.

[drunkymonkey]

Yah. I love me too.

Even if I didn't make it.

Watch out for Rooney's 'Ballskick' fatality too!

[Owen Macwere]

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/4294/zidanemk5wl.gif

Fatality!

:lol: you desirve a cooky for this, here you go.:monster2:

[Doomie]

Zidane won the Golden Ball.

[Polaris]

Zidane won the Golden Ball.

Don't remind that! He only won coz it was last year he'd play!

[DK]

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/4294/zidanemk5wl.gif

Fatality!

You legend. :heart:

Where'd you find that?

[-N-]

Zidane won the Golden Ball.Is anyone else mildly outraged?

[MAS82587]

NOOOOOOOOOO!!! The best team lost, and Italy won because of a fluke: Trézéguet's penalty ball rebounding off the post. I cannot congratulate the winners; they are completely undeserving.
france was the team that was flopping themselves all over the field and trying to get themselves into a pk shooting position. the game should have never even gone into overtime in the first place. france is a disgrace to the game with the BS they were pulling all tourny and that crap from zidane. good riddance.
btw the best team DID NOT win. brazil WAS the most talented team, but they just wernt clicking in the game vs france when they lost. there is little debate that brazil was the best team, weather they made it to the final or not.

[Cz]

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/4294/zidanemk5wl.gif

Fatality!Yuss. :thumb:

[Sir Bahamut]

france was the team that was flopping themselves all over the field and trying to get themselves into a pk shooting position. the game should have never even gone into overtime in the first place. france is a disgrace to the game with the BS they were pulling all tourny and that crap from zidane. good riddance.
btw the best team DID NOT win. brazil WAS the most talented team, but they just wernt clicking in the game vs france when they lost. there is little debate that brazil was the best team, weather they made it to the final or not.

Excuse me, but did you watch any of Italy's games? The perfect example was in Germany vs France; Ballack runs for the ball, facing Totti. What does Totti do? Try and get the ball or go into the duel? Nope, he literally jumps up into the air at Ballack, crashes into him, and falls down screaming.

On the other side, you never ever see Zidane at all screaming for penalty or cards or anything, even after falling in the most wild tackle. The only bad thing Zidane did was that headbutt, but that doesn't disqualify the entire French effort. The fact of the matter is that France was dominating the game from the second half and onwards, so they deserved the win.

As for Brasil, they may have had the most talented players, but was certainly not the most talented TEAM this time. They were a huge dissapointment, and played mediocre most matches.

[jesteranimefreak]

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/4294/zidanemk5wl.gif

Fatality!
Hmm... yess... most agreeable.:radred: :radred: :radred:

[drunkymonkey]

Wow, I just realized I haven't had so many replies to one of my posts in any thread here. That gives me an idea, I'm just going to post a load of Mortal Kombat references in my posts from now on, and then I'll feel important.

To the people asking where I got it from. I know a guy on another forum who came up with the idea and got someone else to do it for him. It owns.

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

Zidane won the Golden Ball.Is anyone else mildly outraged?

Whats this all about? Would someone give that man the Golden Boot aswell :down:

[Cz]

OK, so if it's not Zidane, who does everyone think was the best player of the tournament? I'd go for Klose or Gattuso, myself.

[Loony BoB]

Keep in mind that the Golden Ball is decided on prior to the final. Or at least it was decided prior to the headbutt incident. I think he was one of the top players up to that point. *shrugs*

[The Captain]

Just curious, when exactly will Zidane speak publically about the incident? I heard by Friday, but I was wondering if maybe he has already and I just missed it.

From what I gathered, what Materazzi said was akin to a white man using the "N" word to a black man, but that was from unconfirmed news sources.

It still doesn't justify the action but it might shed light onto why it happened.

Take care all.

[Endless]

Keep in mind that the Golden Ball is decided on prior to the final. Or at least it was decided prior to the headbutt incident. I think he was one of the top players up to that point. *shrugs*

There were a lot of snail mail ballots that were sent before the final, so by the time they all got accounted for, the incident had already taken place, and it's not like people could change their vote then.

[Russielloyd]

Don't know if something has already posted this, but Matterazzi supposedly said "I slept with your mother last night, she's an Algerian Whore"

[Doomie]

Really? Because apparently he called Zidane a dirty terrorists. And Brazilian lip readers said that he called his sister a slut. Personally, I don't trust any of it, and people are making stupid excuses.

[Croyles]

Personally, I don't trust any of it, and people are making stupid excuses.

Its no excuse that Materazzi definitely said SOMETHING horrible to him.

[Polaris]

Personally, I don't trust any of it, and people are making stupid excuses.

Its no excuse that Materazzi definitely said SOMETHING horrible to him.

Neither if he had insulted his mother or sister, if it'd be in Portugal he'd just wait outside the match and kick his ass and spare that awful moment! He'd still hit him but away from the cameras! They guy could die, Zidane hit him with very strengh!

[Sir Bahamut]

Err, he could hardly have died from that headbutt, don't exaggerate. Zidane's head may be hard, but it's not made out of steel!

[Owen Macwere]

Err, he could hardly have died from that headbutt, don't exaggerate. Zidane's head may be hard, but it's not made out of steel!

sure, it is not made out of steel, but still his hite was so strong, it is good his chest wasn't broken, really.

[Shoden]

Yeah, did you see how far and fast the guy went to the ground, he rebounded from impact.

[Loony BoB]

Anyone who thinks that the headbutt to the chest could have killed Mazeratti is taking this too far. Seriously, no. Also, I see players go to the ground much further and faster in every football game.

[Sir Bahamut]

And considering the Italian tradition of diving this World Cup, how fast or hard Materazzi fell is hardly indicative of the strength of the headbutt.
But it could seriously have not killed him or very seriously have injured him.
Did you see him afterwards? He looked just fine.

[Shoden]

Zidane didn't hot him full force, it was just a "STFU GTFO MY FOOTBALL PITCH" headbutt, knock some sense into him, I heard it was "Algerian terrorist scum" that was said.

[Loony BoB]

Lip readers have given very differing results, yes. Either way, it was something bad. Obviously. That's all we'll probably ever know.

[Shoden]

unless Mazeretti confesses exactly what he said.

[Owen Macwere]

yes, but it could have hurt him. anyway Zedan's behavioure was really bad, I was shocked. star players like him should always think before they do anything similare.

[Psychotic]

Following this fairly average World Cup, new FIFA rankings have been released, with the USA now in a more accurate 16th, although rather bizzarely, they've overtaken Mexico.

Never mind, they'll reclaim their rightful place in the top 5 in no time at all, no doubt hammering Belize 5-0 and putting three past Bermuda along the way. ;)

1 Brazil
2 Italy
3 Argentina
4 France
5 England
6 Netherlands
7 Spain
8 Portugal
9 Germany
10 Czech Republic
11 Nigeria
12 Cameroon
13 Switzerland
14 Uruguay
15 Ukraine
16 USA
17 Denmark
18 Mexico
19 Paraguay
20 Côte d'Ivoire

Australia are 33rd, for those of you who care, behind footballing powerhouses like Colombia and Guinea.

Ah, insanity still prevails.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

Don´t know why England deserves to be in the top 5:eep:

[Russielloyd]

Following this fairly average World Cup, new FIFA rankings have been released, with the USA now in a more accurate 16th, although rather bizzarely, they've overtaken Mexico.

Never mind, they'll reclaim their rightful place in the top 5 in no time at all, no doubt hammering Belize 5-0 and putting three past Bermuda along the way. ;)

1 Brazil
2 Italy
3 Argentina
4 France
5 England
6 Netherlands
7 Spain
8 Portugal
9 Germany
10 Czech Republic
11 Nigeria
12 Cameroon
13 Switzerland
14 Uruguay
15 Ukraine
16 USA
17 Denmark
18 Mexico
19 Paraguay
20 Côte d'Ivoire

Australia are 33rd, for those of you who care, behind footballing powerhouses like Colombia and Guinea.

Ah, insanity still prevails.

You just beat me to it.

[-N-]

I feel like Materazzi couldn't have said anything terribly offensive or racist otherwise Zidane would have argued his position and tried to get Materazzi back in trouble.

[Endless]

Zidane said he told him to stop pulling his shirt, and that if he [Materazzi] really wanted it, he'd be happy to trade at the end of the game. After that, Materazzi said something involving Zidane's mother and/or sister, but Zidane didn't say the details of what was said exactly. He added that he had to listen to it once, twice, and that at the third time, he got sick of it, because he could only take so much verbal abuse. That's when he hit him.
About the headbutt, Zidane said he wanted to apologize to kids and mothers, and that it was unexcusable/unforgivable, and that it should be sanctioned. However, he added that what he did was a response to a provocation, and that the one who provoked it should be sanctioned aswell.

[Loony BoB]

About the headbutt, Zidane said [...] that it should be sanctioned.
Typo or not? :D

[Russielloyd]

Don´t know why England deserves to be in the top 5:eep:


Results also include the 3-1 win over Hungary and 6-0 thrashing of Jamaica.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

Hummm...i still think that it´s unfair...but ok:eep:

[-N-]

Yeah, just read some news. I can't believe Zidane got pissed off a your mom joke. I guarantee my mom has been through worse <img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"> than his and I don't get pissed.

edit: w00t Klinsmann quit! Coach us now please!

[The Captain]

Isn't Zidane's mom very ill? That might have set him off.

Slowly but surely, things are falling into place. Still a terribly stupid move, but it looks less like Zidane just went nuts on his own.


Also, I second Klinsmann for coach of the US.


Take care all.

[Endless]

About the headbutt, Zidane said [...] that it should be sanctioned.
Typo or not? :D

By sanctioned, I mean punished. And yes, he did say he deserves to be punished for it.

[Croyles]

edit: w00t Klinsmann quit! Coach us now please!


Also, I second Klinsmann for coach of the US.
Sorry people, Klinsmann wont be taking any jobs. The only reason he quit, stated by himself, is because he's out of energy from 2 very packt years and needs time with his family. He specifically stated that he had no intention on coaching the USA, or any other team.

But anyway, it wasnt only Klinsmann doing the work. He was unusual in the amount of work he let his colleagues do (which is actually rightfully their work, but a lot of coaches take unecessary actions into their own hands while others are just bystanders). For example Joachim Löw, the assistant coach, had a VERY big role in the German team, as did other people.

With this in mind, im confident the German team will continue and improve their new sporting philosophy, seeing as most of the people who worked with the in this world cup will be in 2010 (which, btw, might NOT afterall be held in South Africa due to technology problems. It MIGHT be assigned to another country).

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

lol (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDNc02bbA4A&search=zidane%20head%20butt)

[IceT]

http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload1/zidane_ff_fight.gif

Final Fantasy 9 spoof :D

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/396/502/75023.gif

Another FF spoof :p

[Owen Macwere]

Lol, nice ones.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

ROFL that´s entertainment;)

[Croyles]

I was gonna post those. Oh well ive got a few more.

[ff_sweden]

sooo, the world cup is over...make a euro 2008 qualification thread

[Loony BoB]

Psh, you think those are amusing?

http://www.thezidanegame.de.vu/

Now that's quality. Also, I changed the thread title to something more appropriate.

[ff_sweden]

what about a euro 2008 qualification thread?

[Resha]

Now that's quality. Also, I changed the thread title to something more appropriate.
You are the bestest thing ever xD

[Loony BoB]

what about a euro 2008 qualification thread?
Given that it's nothing to do with the World Cup and that it will be ongoing for two years, I'd say you're better off just making a thread for the matches when they come up if you think that people will be interested in them.

[daggertrepe]

I hate how they pronounce it

(Zih-dahn)

I wonder if that's how Zidane from ff9's name's pronounced...

[drunkymonkey]

Psh, you think those are amusing?

http://www.thezidanegame.de.vu/

Now that's quality. Also, I changed the thread title to something more appropriate.Much more appropiate, definitely.


I hate how they pronounce it

(Zih-dahn)

I wonder if that's how Zidane from ff9's name's pronounced...I presumed that Zidane was the the lead character of FFIX's lead character's first name, and considering it is Zidane Zih-dahn I think our hero is pretty safe.

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

ROFL i got addicted to that game.:D :D :D

[Outer Heaven]

The truth behind Zidane's headbutt: http://victoriatutorial.blogspot.com/

[AdVenT]

Lmao, nice find:p

[daggertrepe]

Psh, you think those are amusing?

http://www.thezidanegame.de.vu/

Now that's quality. Also, I changed the thread title to something more appropriate.Much more appropiate, definitely.


I hate how they pronounce it

(Zih-dahn)

I wonder if that's how Zidane from ff9's name's pronounced...I presumed that Zidane was the the lead character of FFIX's lead character's first name, and considering it is Zidane Zih-dahn I think our hero is pretty safe.

Meaning?

[Jimmy Dark Aeons Slayer]

Lol that was great!Although there is no more WWF and only WWE;)

[Croyles]

Zih-dahn sounds much much better than Zih-dain.
Zih-dahn is how both the footballer and the FFIX character are SUPPOSED to be pronounced.

[daggertrepe]

Zih-dahn sounds much much better than Zih-dain.
Zih-dahn is how both the footballer and the FFIX character are SUPPOSED to be pronounced.

Eww...

Oh well, I'm stil pronouncing it (Zi-Dain) Sounds better that way. :p

[Croyles]

Eww... back
Zi-dain sounds VERY americanised, at least some people TRY to adopt the original language's sounds l0l. Zi-daine sounds like youve got something stuck in your throat, or have turned into some sort of pig/crow, or man-bear-pig. Zi-dahn sounds classy. ^^ :D

Anyway. Oh yeah, I know this isnt World Cup news, but seeing as how Italy won the world cup, its interesting to know that the following Italian football clubs have been given verdicts:

CLUB PUNISHMENTS

Juventus:
Relegated to Serie B
30-point deduction for next season
Stripped of 2005 and 2006 titles
Out of 2006-07 Champions League
Five-year ban for ex-general manager Luciano Moggi
Five-year ban for ex-chief executive Antonio Giraudo

AC Milan:
Deducted 15 points next season
Out of 2006-07 Champions League
One-year ban for vice-president Adriano Galliani
Club official Leonardo Meani banned for three years and six months

Fiorentina:
Relegated to Serie B
12-point deduction next season
Out of 2006-07 Champions League
President Andrea Della Valle banned for three years and six months
Four-year ban for honorary president Diego Della Valle

Lazio:
Relegated to Serie B
Out of 2006-07 Uefa Cup
7-point deduction next season
Three-year ban for president Claudio Lotito

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/5164194.stm

[ff_sweden]

And who get the Serie A titles 04-05 and 05-06? Inter?

[DK]

Zi-Dahn sounds so fucking stupid. 'Dane' is not pronounced Dahn. Danish people are not called Dahn-ish. Dane = Dane, or Dain.

Anyway, Juve got screwed pretty bad. Fair enough on the league drop and removal from Europe but -30 points as well is shocking. Oh well, I suppose they get what they deserved.