Drakefyre Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I've read that Zidane has been given a "three match ban" which he will serve by doing three days of community service, while Materazzi has been banned for two Euro Qualifiers. Personally, I think this is absolutely ludicrous - Zidane and Materazzi both agreed that his comments were defamatory but not racist, and to be given 2/3 of the suspension for saying something is absurd. The only reason this became an issue was so Zidane could go out with part of the blame shifted. There was no excuse for the headbutt, and a "three match ban" is a laugh - De Rossi got 4 WC games for a non-malicious elbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuckyRover Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Non-malicious!?!?! Hahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakefyre Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 If McBride believes it wasn't malicious, I'll believe it wasn't malicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyRover Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I would be surprised if McBride can remember anything after that incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakefyre Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 He has titanium plates in his head - he said he didn't even feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 FIFA once again being ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Crazy, but you knew it was going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakefyre Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Basically what I think: http://www.eurosport.com/football/worldcup...sto929153.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchocky Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 It's a big joke. Pretty much a describing word for Zidanes exit from the football world too. A sad joke that isnt even remotely funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Basically what I think: http://www.eurosport.com/football/worldcup...sto929153.shtml That is a very good article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjathunder Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) try this. Use your mouse to control and left click. Edited July 20, 2006 by Tooting Rover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRoverME Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 As another comparison, the Zidane Headbutt then is also comparable to Pablo Mastroeni's tackle int aht same USA-Italy match. Amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Basically what I think: http://www.eurosport.com/football/worldcup...sto929153.shtml By punishing Materazzi for his provocation, FIFA partially legitimised Zidane's actions in the World Cup final. This bit in particular rings very true. I can't believe that in some quarters Zidane is being painted as the victim in this. A two match ban for insulting language? What a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakefyre Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Especially when it didn't matter for when Totti spat on the Dane at Euro 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRoverME Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Just an intersteing re-hash of this.... Saw a new article, where he admits exactly what he said.... Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcj_jones Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Domenech's response at the end is very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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