Ummm, I'm not even a soccer fan, but he is definitely my favorite player ever. That was awesome!!!
That said, WTF was he thinking?
Upon further reflection: You know, I know I said Zidane was my favorite player the minute I saw that, and that's all fine and dandy, but I've been sitting here watching the replay over and over and over, and that was just so fucking stupid it's painful to watch. How you can work so damn hard, for so damn long and piss it away just like that is truly incomprehensible. I'm seriously almost saddened by it. I just can't imagine how it can get any more brutal. On the one hand, I feel sorry for the guy. On the other, I find it hard to, because I'm not a big fan of supporting the galactically fucking stupid. I mean, no matter what that guy I said -- and I seriously question if he said anything that bad -- you have to maintain your cool. I'm still in utter amazement everytime I watch the thing. Unreal.
Similar to Tyson biting Holyfield... what an idiot. But then again, as long as the French didn't win....
Posted by: Killer Marine | July 09, 2006 at 05:42 PM
"as long as the French didn't win...."
Amen, Killer. A-fuckin-men.
Posted by: Jack Klompus | July 09, 2006 at 07:21 PM
Dude, I would much rather the French had won rather than the whiny, dive-obsessed, woe-is-me Italians. The French clearly dominated that game in the second half and in extra time. They should have won.
Posted by: jason | July 09, 2006 at 07:26 PM
Flopping and defence will win you the championship. Weee.
Posted by: daveNYC | July 09, 2006 at 08:04 PM
Yeah unfortunately I had to choose between the French and the Italians, who beat the Aussies via a complete dive in the 93rd minute. So I bet on the French. What was I thinking...the French winning anything is the exception rather than the rule. Anyone Google "French Military Victories"??
Posted by: Bluehorseshoe | July 10, 2006 at 06:08 AM
I agree whole-heartedly about the Eye-talians flopping and playing pussy. The French soccer team, no doubt, deserved to win. I'm just glad the French as a people did not get to celebrate another WC win.
Posted by: Jack Klompus | July 10, 2006 at 06:34 AM
Video links have been updated. First one in French. Second in English.
Still shaking my head here. Unfuckingbelievable.
Posted by: Jackie | July 10, 2006 at 07:06 AM
Zizou is an Animal...imagine if he landed the headbutt on the guys nose! He needs to get a wildcard entry on "the Ultimate fighter"...
Posted by: Bluehorseshoe | July 10, 2006 at 08:44 AM
"Zizou is an Animal...imagine if he landed the headbutt on the guys nose! He needs to get a wildcard entry on 'the Ultimate fighter'..."
The thing that kills me is people saying dude flopped.
He did not flop. Zidane crushed him.
Yeah, the writhing around in pain on the ground afterwards was some theatrical horsecrap, but the initial fall was clearly legit.
Posted by: Jackie | July 10, 2006 at 08:53 AM
The match was amazing. I think Zidane lost his mind and is likely on suicide watch -- I am not even trying to be funny -- France is the country of men who kill themselves because of reducing Michelin ratings for their restaurants.
Posted by: Kristal K | July 10, 2006 at 09:03 AM
I know exactly how stupid it was, but it was still one of the funniest moments of the world cup to watch for me. I mean, a head butt to the chest? I don't think I've ever seen that before.
Posted by: aaron | July 10, 2006 at 09:32 AM
One of the rare moments when I was actually watching soccer.
One of the announcers was absolutely killing me after this happened. Sounded like an announcer back in the old days of WCW Wrestling. He's screeching about the "devastating head-butt to the chest by Zidane" and I was expecting at any minute to hear "Oh no! Zidane has picked up a chair!" Freakin' hilarious.
That aside, how can you play at that high a level for as long as Zidane has and end it all with such a stupid, rookie move?
Posted by: lattalayne | July 10, 2006 at 10:13 AM
Not that this justifies it, but the buzz is that Materazzi called him a terrorist (he's Muslim). Materazzi in his own right is one of the dirtiest players in the world. Agreed though, I think for as long as live it will hold up as the coolest thing I'll ever see on a soccer field.
Posted by: jerloma | July 10, 2006 at 11:41 AM
Damning with faint praise.
Posted by: daveNYC | July 10, 2006 at 12:05 PM
"Not that this justifies it, but the buzz is that Materazzi called him a terrorist (he's Muslim). "
So, then what could you (not you specifically Jerloma) call a Christian?? I mean yeah the propaganda here in the west is that everything wrong with the world is muslim. But, if you do some research, christians have just as bad if not a worse record. This is one of the reasons I didn't watch the world cup, due to the stain of racism and ignorance. Just because the dudes muslim some jackass feels it's cool to call him a terrorist. That's ridiculous, I probaly woulda dropped kicked him in the chest ala Bobby Bouche. "Terrorize that bitch!!!!!" LOL
Posted by: The big O | July 10, 2006 at 12:21 PM
If that was what was said, I'd have no problem with Z bashing him a good one. It's just that he should have waited until after the PKs to do the bashing.
Posted by: daveNYC | July 10, 2006 at 01:26 PM
I guess word on the street is that dude called his sister a ho. Now that's a little Artestish to retaliate because of that.
Posted by: The big O | July 10, 2006 at 01:50 PM
BBC is reporting Materazzi made a comment about his mama. Whatever it was, I'm sure he's heard much worse in from the playground to yesterday.
Note to self: do not send Zizou a joke-a-day calendar of Mamma Jokes for his birthday.
Posted by: Kristal K | July 10, 2006 at 02:32 PM
Well, whatever I wanted France to win anyways, due to the brotha factor. Which ever team has more brothas on it, I root for, in this type of thing (Soccer) that I'm not a fan of anyways. I hear new reports that Zidanes mom is on her death bed and that Mazerati or whateverthefuck dude asked him if she was dead yet. That's foul, if it's true.
Posted by: The big O | July 10, 2006 at 03:56 PM
Actually, I think Materazzi accused his mom of being French -- a head butt worthy insult for sure!
Posted by: Kristal K | July 10, 2006 at 05:00 PM
"Actually, I think Materazzi accused his mom of being French"
Is being French worse than being Italian? I don't see it. Apples and oranges to me.
But I suppose if you are Algerian and somebody said your mom was French you might get pissed enough to headbutt 'em in the solar plexus. But I'm sure calling her Italian would warrant the same.
Posted by: The big O | July 10, 2006 at 05:15 PM
"I hear new reports that Zidanes mom is on her death bed and that Mazerati or whateverthefuck dude asked him if she was dead yet. That's foul, if it's true."
Wow. If that's true, I just might have to take back my "you have to maintain your cool" sentiment. I might've fucking killed him on the spot. Seriously, that is waaaaaaay beyond the friggin' pale.
Posted by: Jackie | July 10, 2006 at 05:45 PM
I still fail to see the rationale in headbutting the guy in the chest. If you're so pissed off that you're willing to headbutt your way out of the game, make it in the bridge of his big eggplant nose. Still, why not just throw a fist or an elbow?
Posted by: Jack Klompus | July 10, 2006 at 05:48 PM
Klompus -
Right?? I mean wtf a headbutt in the chest that wouldn't even really hurt. I mean it might hurt a little, but yeah, if it WAS somethin about moms, why not just beat his ass right there on the field, I mean just stomp his ass out before the refs can get there, fuck it. I mean I've seen fools kick each other in the grill in soccer games, just to be dickheads.
Posted by: The big O | July 10, 2006 at 06:16 PM
"Still, why not just throw a fist or an elbow?"
Programmed to not use their hands.
Posted by: Jackie | July 10, 2006 at 06:26 PM
"...make it in the bridge of his big eggplant nose."
Materazzi's from Sicily?
Posted by: Jackie | July 10, 2006 at 06:30 PM
No, all Italians are eggplants, just ask Hannibal Barca. "Where're the white women at"!!!!!!!
Posted by: The big O | July 10, 2006 at 06:43 PM
What made Zidane Snap....
Posted by: Bluehorseshoe | July 11, 2006 at 06:33 AM
"What made Zidane Snap...."
After an exhaustive study of the match video, and with the help of an Italian translator, Rees [an expert lip reader] claimed that Materazzi called Zidane "the son of a terrorist whore" before adding "so just fuck off" for good measure.
Posted by: Jackie | July 11, 2006 at 08:06 AM
There's some quality footage of Materazzi showing his special brand of sportsmanship on youtube. I know it's a highlight reel, but damn it's harsh.
Posted by: daveNYC | July 11, 2006 at 01:01 PM
Thanks for the heads up, daveNYC. Craziness. Just made a separate post. (I think that's the clip you were talking.)
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