http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/060710/1/8rik.html thats bullshit, after the total lack of sportsmanship demonstrated at the final game
It does seem a bit inappropriate. I thought Cannavaro deserved it, he was consistently good throughout the whole tournament while Zidane didn't start playing until the knockout stages (and got himself suspended for the final group game too).
I can understand he was taunted, but that is just part of the game. That sort of sportsmanship should not have been rewarded.
As someone who is not a soccer fan I can say that I thought the headbutt was awesome. Why should the hooligans be the only ones throwing around headbutts?
Votes were taken before the final match was over, so that would explain why he won despite the headbutt. It's frowned upon yeah, but Materazzi is known to be an asshole and he's already admitted to insulting him. And 110 minutes of abuse on top of the pressure can be taxing for anyone. Anyway, Zizou is a brilliant player. I'd rather remember him for the beautiful way he played throughout his career than jeer him for one mistake.
wow your an idiot. ever play a sport before anyways He CALLED HIM A TERRORIST, well maybe http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373723&cc=5901
According to Zidane, Materazzi insulted his mother and sister. He has issued an apology for his actions. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373767&cc=4716
meh. it was all calculated probably. italy wanted the best french guy off the team maybe? portugal has a bunch of manipulative whiners too.
