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2006 World Cup

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Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
And the horn honking begins in downtown Toronto.
Congratulations Italy.

Legalboxer
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11-17-2003

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
woo hooo

Go Italy

totally deserve it - and i hope the French papers stay true to form and persecute Zidane

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reiki a private message Print Post    
I know that Sheffield United has earned a spot in the Premiership this year, but haven't really paid too much attention to who else moved up and what teams have moved down. I think Manchester United is playing some lesser ranked teams at the start of the season, but that is no guarantee for easy wins.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
I know that three teams moved up and three teams moved down. I think this next month will be exciting as far as personnel moves, etc.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Congratulations, Italy!!!!!!

A shoot-out decision always leaves an unpleasant taste in my mouth, but Zidane's behaviour ruined the enjoyment of an otherwise good game.
No matter what the provocation, a man of his maturity and experience in such matters should have never lost his temper to this extend. He did not only embarrass himself, but his team mates and country as well. What a way to end a career.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 6:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I'm weird. I think it must be the hockey in me. I kinda LIKED the head-butt. A little unnecessary violence to spice things up!!

I was cheering for Italy, but then the head-butt was so cool, that I switched and cheered for France. REALLY. I DID. (Yes, I think something in me is really twisted.)

And my jinx is still intact.



But yeah, what a crappy thing to have as your LAST action in soccer. I can't imagine he'll even try to explain it away. I think sometimes people just get so fired up, they lose their mind.

I DO feel bad for the French player that hit the crossbar. Sorry, but he lost the game for the team, not Zidane.

I can't believe BOTH goalies didn't stop anything. Pathetic.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 7:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Actually, Zidane lost the game. That kid would not have taken a PK if Zidane was still in the game. He's a seldom used sub.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 7:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
But you gotta admit....the head-butt looked pretty cool. I admire the odd target - the mid chest - and the fact that it bowled the guy over. It's up on YouTube already.

But still Ladytex, if that kid was playing in the World Cup, one would HOPE he has a bit better accuracy coming in... Guys at that level should not be hitting crossbars on undefended shootout kicks. Period.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 7:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
They shouldn't, no ... but they are all human and I don't think there is one guy out there who can honestly say that they've never missed a PK opportunity.

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 7:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reiki a private message Print Post    
I didn't think the head butt was cool at all and I have been a fan of Zidane the entire World Cup, even when he was playing against my teams. One of the things I like most about this football is that things like that are not tolerated. That was much more deserving of a red card than Rooney's foul. Instead of leaving the sport with dignity, win or loose, Zidane left in disgrace.

Legalboxer
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11-17-2003

Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
nothing cool about the head butt at all, nothing at all

I am in my 22nd year of playing soccer and no matter how much ridicule i may get from someone, if i ever did that to anyone, i would want them to suspend me for the season immediately - there is no excuse for what he did and nothing cool about how he did it.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, July 10, 2006 - 2:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Yep, Eeyore, you're twisted alright.
The smart gamblers will wait and see whom we'll root for in 4 years before placing their bets.

David Trezeguet is no slouch, but a well respected player and goal scorer who has been pivotal for the French team many times. He may not have had Zinadine's luck in bouncing the ball from the crossbar to the ground *behind* the goal line, but I don't see him as the reason the French lost either. Nor do I think the French public will. Penalty kicks are a crap shoot. Losing their "conductor" at a crucial point and playing with 10 men against a quality team like the Italians may just as much have caused them the championship.

What surprised me is Domeneh defending Zidane. WTH did he mean by officials not protecting Zine enough? *He* was the aggressor!

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Monday, July 10, 2006 - 5:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Zidane named World Cup MVP

That's muh boy!!!!

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 2:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Yep, the sports press really got quite an omelet on their faces.
And could you believe Chirac's speech at the Elysee? Now that will teach little French Zizou fans all about sportsmanship alright.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 4:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
While Zidane, undoubtably, was one of the best players in this world cup, his being awarded the Gold Ball really sends the opposite message of what it should. yes, he's being cheered by people who enjoy gratuitous violence, but this is causing cringes in those of us who coach and/or teach younger soccer players. This type of violence is totally unacceptable on the pitch. This is soccer, not hockey or rugby.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 6:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Heyyyyyyy!!!

My bf plays rugby at a fairly high level. It is NOT violent, and it is probably one of the most GENTLEMANLY sports out there. Even at the elite level, the guys will play hard on the pitch, and the home team will ALWAYS host beers and food afterward for the visiting team, and they do "man of the match" for both sides, and the winners will toast each other together. And it isn't theatrics like "handshakes after the game" in most sports. These guys genuinely hang out and chat with each other, for at least an hour (if the ferry schedule doesn't work), but many times, it is most of the evening.

While rugby may LOOK violent because they must physically touch each other to play, it is not malicious, and is WAY more respectable than soccer. Not a bit of violence in rugby is gratuitous. It is illegal to "tackle" or obstruct anyone who does not have the ball, and guys just plain dont do it.

Sorry. I can only speak for rugby. It is a CONTACT sport, but NOT a malicious or violent sport.