Football - July 2006

I shake my head in disbelief when reading some of the comments regarding the 2006 World Cup. The terms "clueless" & "lack of originality" come to mind. I am curious as to why the Italians are hated so much. They have been called racist, talentless, poor sports, etc... with no just cause. I've watched every game in the series and believe that all teams played their best and deserved to be there. Italy won because they earned it. There was no fix. The Italians are not racist. I can only think that such comments derive from false rumors, misunderstandings and pure jealousy. Hating the Italians and saying horrible things against them or anyone else (ie: Zidane) is just idiotic. This should be a happy time for them and it is not right to steal their spotlight. I'm sure you would be saying the same someone else won too. Sometimes there are a few sour grapes in the bunch. Grow up. As for Zidane & Matarazzi, don't assume anything, only the two of them know what happened. It will come out soon.

2006-07-11 16:23:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 16:14:05 · 6 answers · asked by Giuliano C 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

being that i'm from europe, my whole family plays soccer, recently while i was watching the world cup i kinda got into it, soo is it too late for me to try and be a professional in the future, i mean im 14 and im really new to the game.......

2006-07-11 16:06:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Football

and the world cup is the biggest sporting event ever begger than olympics...anything?

2006-07-11 16:04:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 16:00:41 · 23 answers · asked by jacquie 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

if anybody knows when and where please answer this question to inform us all. I want to hear his side of the story.

2006-07-11 15:50:05 · 15 answers · asked by C a R L i T a 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 15:46:10 · 15 answers · asked by djskye55 1 in Mexican Football (Soccer)

2006-07-11 15:28:34 · 6 answers · asked by moor 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

i say Paolo Maldini then Cannavaro , who is ur choice?

2006-07-11 15:21:33 · 14 answers · asked by Mahsa 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

where did he learn to provoke? was it lippi or he just another mussolini great fan??

2006-07-11 15:18:57 · 19 answers · asked by winnertakesall 1 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

it will be at south africa..wat do u think?

2006-07-11 15:18:56 · 14 answers · asked by elvira 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 15:03:21 · 12 answers · asked by Leolo Lozone 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

I’m still curious…..

2006-07-11 14:56:11 · 13 answers · asked by Calcio Allenatore 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 14:51:44 · 18 answers · asked by did_a_chum 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

mines best,pele,zidane,ronaldo,muller

2006-07-11 14:50:44 · 17 answers · asked by the Fly 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 14:48:40 · 9 answers · asked by poppettes 3 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 14:45:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Football

2006-07-11 14:32:43 · 27 answers · asked by silkyocean 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 14:31:14 · 15 answers · asked by ylati reccos naf 1 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2006-07-11 14:27:39 · 5 answers · asked by itsamemario 1 in Mexican Football (Soccer)

I know you've all seen it. I still think that he's one of the best though. What about you?

2006-07-11 14:16:05 · 17 answers · asked by steveo44448 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

Almost all the players in the team are black, except for Zidane,Bartez and Riberi, what happened to the real French citizens?

2006-07-11 14:06:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in FIFA World Cup (TM)

By all means the World cup games are rigged, at least the quarterfinals and the final itself. I have been doing some reasearch in the economical matter of the world cup and by all means FIFA would have had more gains including the European Clubs, Leagues and tournaments, if Italy would win the world cup.
In the match Argentina vs. Germany this couldnt be any more clearer but for a totally different reason, the game was rigged favoring the locals. It was predetermined to go to penalties, and to be sure of that the Argentine goalkeeper left the field after an apparent injury that I believe never happened. He just didnt want to ruin his image for being the cause that argentina would lose that day. Lehmanthe german goalkeeper received a paper from one of the coaches that had the shot position of each of the argentine panalty takers, he went the right way in every single shot. He later confesed that he had indeed received such information and would open up a museum featuring it.

2006-07-11 14:06:19 · 12 answers · asked by der_fuhrer 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

what do u think?

2006-07-11 14:05:52 · 12 answers · asked by elvira 2 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

Because African immigration to Italy is relatively recent!!! (It probably started 10-20 years ago). When there's talented players of African origins, they'll be part of the team too. Remember that you have to be a citizen to play for a national team!!!

France and England had colonies in Africa for many many years, and that favored the immigration of African people to those countries. Italy only had Ethiopia and Somalia (under Mussolini) and lost them very soon.

I know I answered my question myself, but I read some stupid comments somewhere, claiming "the Italians are racist because they don't have any colored player in their team".

I lived in Italy most of my life and my father worked in an office where they helped immigrants, so I know.

If Materazzi really said something racist, don't you worry, he will pay for it.

Man, I'm so sick to read people call us Italians "racist"!!! Grrrrrrrrr

2006-07-11 13:59:46 · 18 answers · asked by thecatphotographer 5 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

I am certainly not racist tho I know many racist people. What the World Cup/George Cross debate has taught me is that I am so proud to be English. I love my country. I don't have a chip on my shoulder..we may have played badly till Rooney got sent off but hey.. we qualified. If we never qualify again I can say I am so proud to be English and so happy not to be part of the football racism of our neighbours. Any comments?

2006-07-11 13:55:30 · 11 answers · asked by Jackie 4 in English Football

if he was Italian then how come he plays with France!
Zidane is Arabian from Algeria and he is a Muslim ! He was born in France so he got the nationality !

2006-07-11 13:54:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in FIFA World Cup (TM)

you wear sliding shorts or just panties

2006-07-11 13:52:47 · 17 answers · asked by jose_2h 2 in Women's Football

the video of the headbutt incident from a different angle>>>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zy3YbEiYMc&search=zidane%20headbutt%20from%20

2006-07-11 13:48:16 · 10 answers · asked by ahmed_mo2nis 4 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

have direct links with the underworld or mafia?

2006-07-11 13:45:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in FIFA World Cup (TM)