Thoughts: Zidane with the audacity to kick it like that
Nice first goal by Italy, could have been two if not for that crossbar
Good game so far. Zidane seems to be shut down for the most part though, good midfield play by the italians.
Maybe even 3. That corner seems to be a weak spot for France. Any time Italy had a corner, they won the header each time.
Let's see how they cope with corners in the second half. My prediction is that Italy will score from a corner again, and probably go on to win this game 3-1.
Wasn't Materazzi (sp?) the player starring the video 'dangerous gestures/ provocation'. Obviously there is something going behind this. That's useless debate anyway.
For the record, some 'Italians' are celebrating right under my flat, I feel like throwing a full bottle of water or else randomly from the fifth floor.
I'm still in disbelief over that head butt. I understand how emotional the situation can be, but for someone as experienced and talented a player as Zidane is to make a colossal mistake like that is simply one for the ages. And apparently, he is money on penalty kicks too. Unfreaking real because it was so obvious that's where the game was headed.
I was rooting for Italy (actually, I was rooting against France). I'm glad France lost, especially after that punk move by Zidane. I'm going to eat some Freedom Fries in celebration.
Zidane didn't even get in line to collect his medal????? This is all very wrong. This wasn't the way Zidane was supposed to exit his international career...