Can you believe Zidane was that stupid? And how the hell did he win the Golden Ball?

I just don't think he deserved to win the Golden Ball after what he did in the Final. I can't believe he did that! I was watching the match and was shocked by what he did. No one knows what was really going on between the two of them but even if Materazzi actually insulted him it doesn't mean he could just knock him down with his big head. How stupid do you have to be to do something like that? And how long has he been playing football? Surely he must be familiar with that kind of tactic.





Personally I'm not a fan of his, never was and never will be. Even though I was on Italy's side I couldn't help feeling sorry for France. France could have won if only Zidane hadn't been so so stupid. He will always be remembered as the guy who got kicked out in the Final for butting his opponent in the chest. All I can say is that he did that to himself and Italy truly deserved to win. Yay!!!

Can you believe Zidane was that stupid? And how the hell did he win the Golden Ball?
i honestly don't understand...


from what i've heard one of the main reasons ronaldo didn't get the best young player award was his lack of fair play (diving too much), that headbutt tops any other thing during this world cup. i couldn't believe my eyes whan i saw that in the game, especially because zidane is usually very calm. and it wasn't even something that comes up during an argument, it was somewhat premeditaded.and it was violent!





and i can't believe some people saying he was insulted and it was normal...he's a football player, they get insults on a daily basis and must deal with them!this kind of psychological tactics aren't new..





the golden ball should have never been awarded to him after that, ANY OTHER PLAYER would face a fifa ban from official matches for some months, but zidane gets the golden ball to end his career...he played well, but not that good, the incident vs materazzi should have taken him out of the list, but we're used to fifa's 'flexible' standards.


by the way:http://www.bastardidentro.it/node/view/1...
Reply:Obviously you only watched maybe one game of the World Cup.
Reply:im with u im 100% italian and i believe that buffon should have won the golden ball. he was great in goal
Reply:zidane is the best football player of this world.dont u know?
Reply:He won the Golden Ball Award because he deserved it. No one deserved it more.
Reply:Zidan is an exellent player thats all there is to say.
Reply:I disagree with you. It's true that Zidane made a terrible mistake. There is no doubt that he shouldn't act like that. However, he was provoked. Materazzi insulted him, his religion, and his mother, who unfortunately is very ill at the moment. That's why Zizou butted him in the chest.


As a football player, this is a horrible gesture, but as a man, I understand his behavior.


I think he deserved the Golden Ball for the way he played during the Championship. He had a wonderful career and it's a pity that he won't play anymore.


However, we should all forgive him for this gesture and remember of his remarkable shoots and gools.


For me, Zizou will always remain the best.
Reply:well im not a french fan but he is a good player, sure what he did was wrong but one thing shouldnt take away the golden ball from someone. i dont like what he did i dont think anybody does but hes still a good player. you have to look at it as a whole not just the taking down a player from another team.
Reply:Zidane is the besttttttttttttttttttt no discussion.......
Reply:I agree, that was jaw dropping. especially after he announced that that was his last game of his career on such an important stage. italy got the better out of him, even though bottom line it is zidane's fault
Reply:You know, there are a lot of racist people in France. Well, there are always too many.





But pretty much everyone in France still like him. Of course, you've got the odd one who disagrees. But generally speaking, people still think he is great.





And even if we lost, it's ok. We are happy they went that far. It's nice to see the whole nation so united, if it's not because of a victory.





I agree that what Zidane did was not a good idea, all the more because a lot of kids like him. It might be difficult to explain them with the right words what he did.





Honestly, don't mix up Muslims and terrorists. I don't mix Bush with all Americans, you know.
Reply:Zidane is the best of the Best
Reply:Well there are two ways of looking at this- The Golden Ball is about talent and skill right? Well Zidane deserved to win it then, despite his patience or lack thereof. But If FIFA wanted to make a point that his actions were unacceptable, I wouldn't disagree with their decision. My view is that he was punished by not being there for the presentation of the medals and that was punishment enough for his little display. So I think that it was a good move by FIFA. Just my thoughts.
Reply:Zidane won the Golden Ball because it's voted on by a lot of dumb journalists who only vote for their personal favorites, not for who played the best in the whole tournament.





Cannavaro was absolutely the best player of the World Cup when you look at all 7 of the games he played.





Sure, Zidane played well in 2 games - Spain and Brazil. Zidane was banned for the Togo match and played poorly vs. Swiss and Korea. He did nothing in the final (he fell down a lot) and little vs. Portugal. Yeah, he scored a penalty off a total swan dive by Malouda. Barely. For the journalists it's a popularity contest, they probably don't even know football. They're looking for personalities.





Cannavaro was a tower of strength against every team, especially Australia, Ukraine, and Germany. In the final, he didn't play his absolute best but he was still very good. For people who know football, Cannavaro wins the Golden Ball.
Reply:Zidane is twice the player that anyone on that Italian team will ever be. The majority of people still love and respect him despite of his actions during the championship game. One way or another Trezeguet was already in the game when Zidane got kicked out therefore i do not beleive that ten more minutes with a tired Zidane on the field would have mad much of a difference. And for the record when you call a soccer player of Zidanes caliber a dirty terrorist (refering to his muslim heritage) you deserve to get dropped. There is no room for racism on the soccer field, Materazzi is going to think twice before a comment like that comes out of his mouth during such a high tensioned match.
Reply:He won the Golden Ball because he was the best player in the tournament.
Reply:I also agree it is shame that they gave Golden ball to him. Whatever, Italy is a champion so they wanted to just make it less sober to French I guess.


But giving award to this "terrorist"(it isZidanes new nickname, joke) style thug is insulting to the idea of beautiful game and sets terrible example for kids.


Note the video below how he is throwing down his capitans armband with natonalcolours as if it is something unworthy
Reply:Materazzi insulted Zidane








Don't be calling anyone stupid when you don't know what was going on.

elaine