Well, as I expected, there was a small bit on the incident on ESPN today following the very controversial attack that happened towards the end of OT. Read for yourself. For me, I believe that's probably some of what happened, as well as a lot more jeering back and forth.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...373675&cc=5901

'According to several very well informed sources from the world of football, it would seem that the Italian player Marco Materazzi called Zinedine Zidane a 'dirty terrorist',' SOS Racism said in a statement. Zidane, the son of Algerian immigrants, was shown a red card after the incident and Italy went on to win on penalties after the match was tied 1-1 following extra time
And how about Materazzi's response. It was professional, but at the same time, I can almost sense his sarcasm. And how's that for class, Italian fans?
'It is absolutely not true, I did not call him a terrorist. I'm ignorant. I don't even know what the word means.'
This whole thing is about what I expected to be honest, and the more I thought about it today, Zidane going off like that had to be expected when something like that was said. Think about it. It was his last game, EVER. And also for the world fucking championship, so this game was very emotional for him from the start.

I also hate how this article only adds to the racism in football. FIFA and its partners are trying to overcome racism, but with it still happening on the pitch itself, it's going to be hard to stop a handful of rowdy hooligan fans from throwing bananas at black players. Loyal fans don't hold anything back, and their passion causes them to say and do stupid shit like that. Their has to be a line drawn somewhere though, and FIFA is trying to do just that.

What does anyone else think about this whole thing?
Its a Plant Reviewed by Its a Plant on . World Cup Aftermath Well, as I expected, there was a small bit on the incident on ESPN today following the very controversial attack that happened towards the end of OT. Read for yourself. For me, I believe that's probably some of what happened, as well as a lot more jeering back and forth. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373675&cc=5901 And how about Materazzi's response. It was professional, but at the same time, I can almost sense his sarcasm. And how's that for class, Italian fans? Rating: 5