2006-07-09 12:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
Nothing has been reported except a shot that the Italian player had his hands on Zidane (almost holding him back) at one point. My theroy is Zidane was frustrated already at how things were moving and that was the icing on the cake so he took it out on the closest thing to him.
2006-07-09 12:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insult wasn't severe - Materazzi
Tue 11 Jul, 10:30 AM
Marco Materazzi has admitted insulting Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup final but denies referring to terrorism or the France captain's mother.Italy defender Materazzi was the victim of a vicious Zidane headbutt that led to the French talisman being sent off during extra-time in Sunday night's showpiece in Berlin.
There have been several theories as to what Materazzi actually said to bring about Zidane's amazing reaction.
But the former Everton man told Gazzetta Dello Sport he definitely did not call the French skipper a terrorist, and claims he did not insult the midfielder's mother either.
Materazzi said: "I held Zidane's shirt for a few seconds. He turned to me, looked at me from top to bottom with utmost arrogance and said: 'If you really want my shirt, I'll give it to you afterwards'. I answered him with an insult.
"It was the type of insult that we've heard before so many times on the pitch, and sometimes we don't even notice it.
"What's sure is that I never called him a terrorist: I am not cultured and I don't even know what an Islamic terrorist is. My sole terrorist is her...," added the 32-year-old, pointing at his sleeping 10-month-old daughter.
"I certainly did not talk about Zidane's mother. For me, mothers are sacred," he added.
2006-07-11 22:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Alban 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Materazzi told Zidane his goal against the Italians was pathetic. This was most likely the final blow sending Zidane out of his mind for the brief instant. Remember Materazzi did score the Italian goal.
2006-07-09 20:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Colin D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Zidane understands Italian B-cause he played 4 an Italian club ( Juventus ) so he probably cussed or disrespected him and Zidane went crazy and headbutted him...
2006-07-09 19:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by puggtiracer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how the hell are WE supposed to know?
2006-07-09 20:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋