In an interview on French TV, Zidane said that Materazzi had insulted his mother and sister and he was justified to attack Materazzi because a man is supposed to react that way. Is he sayig that verbal insult should be met with physical violence. Basically he is supporting rage beatings? I think the best way to ignore the insulter and walk away. WHat is the point of being equally stupid and childish.
2006-07-12 09:04:18 · 17 answers · asked by Frencesco 2 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
It is disappointing to me that anyone would think that any physical reaction, particularly a violent one, is ever justifiable to an utterance, even if it is an insult.
The content of Matterazzi's speech was unimportant. It obviously pushed Zidane, a tremendous, great player who, despite a few red cards in his past (meaning he was not above nor beyond unlawful fouls: no FIFA player is), had my respect on the field. I have no comment on off-the-field conduct.
Why is the content of Matterazzi's speech uniimportant: look at the consequences. Years of professional play, legions of admirers, and this is the thing Zizou will most be remembered for.
I was watching the game with my seven-year-old: we were aghast. My son was shocked. He loves play and sport of all kinds, and if a child can manage to get it, unquestionably (Mommy, why did that man hit the other player so hard? It didn't look like the other guy did anything.), why are adults having so many problems?
Now that we know the substance of Matterazzi's insults, I am even more disappointed by the reactions: women need to be "protected" do they, even from an orally issued insult? This is so grave an insult, so horribly offensive to a great player's sense of himself, of his game, of his profession, of his position, that he needs to completely forget himself?
I've got to say: Zidane's response is the very symbol of what is wrong with international diplomacy today.
2006-07-12 09:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was definitely wrong to say that. He is sending out mixed messages, but what do you expect from an imperfect man who is worshipped like a God. If I was a legend like Zidane, then I too would prabably think I was infallible. I think a French journalist said it best
"So much pressure on a footballer who was made for a quiet simple life"
Afterall, he is only a footballer, not a moral teacher or a statesman.
People who are not the children of immigrant parents will never understand why he is a hero to us, and I was not born in France, I was born in England, but I love the French team because when I look at them I see myself.
2006-07-12 09:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people defend their family based on how tight the bond is. I would not take any abusive comment on my family lightly, so I think he is well within his rights 2 react however he chooses. Every1 is different. Not b'cuz u wouldn't do it means that every1 else wouldn't. Besides, Zidane was walking away, Materazzi repeatedly provoked him. If he does not regret it, it's his choice!!!
2006-07-12 09:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by triniallstar_4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I said he should gave gotten Materizzi on the balls. For goodness sake his mother is near her death bed and some trash felt the need to purposely disrespect this guys mother because he was desperate to win a freaking game. The only way to win was to get ZiZou out. Many of us would not have walked away in a situation such as this. If your mom is in a hospital bed and some idiot decided it would be fun to insult her, hell I know many of us would have re acted strongly too.
2006-07-12 09:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by Contesta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he was wrong, he was being very selfish! I could understand if they were arguing outside the field, but come on you can't only think of yourself,he should of thought of his team mates and the fact that there was a possibility that they could of won the World Cup...who knows what the outcome would of been if he was playing!! Don't get me wrong I'm not saying that I wanted France to win, but Zidane is a good player and I think he could of made a difference!!
Forza Azurri...We Love you guys!!
2006-07-12 09:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by Juventina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you 100 per cent. I think it is terrible that a person in his position has set such a bad example. He should have walked away. What is worse though is that he was names MVP after such an incident. People then wonder why there are altercations at soccer games.
2006-07-12 09:09:45 · answer #6 · answered by cam57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very easy to pass a comment sitting on the fence. Zidane did the right thing at the right moment. I wish Zidane should have added much more force to his head-butt.
FORGER ITALIA !!!!
2006-07-12 09:27:37 · answer #7 · answered by asok c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is extremally wrong. if he wanted to do something he should of done it after the game. during a game youre supposed to forget about everything and put up with all of the trash talk and bad calls and just focus on the game. also since he was the captain he took away confidence of the team when he was red carded out becuase he was their leader.
2006-07-12 09:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are those the words he used??? " I do not regret it"?????
if not, you're playing the same game all the media is. Easy interpretation leads to misinterpretation
2006-07-12 09:09:44 · answer #9 · answered by Ale_Cram 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it was wrong!! no matter what he said, verbal insults should not be met by violence.
2006-07-12 09:09:06 · answer #10 · answered by bahamadude91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋