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Originally Posted by slasherbarb

don't even talk about Italy being dirty...Italy had the best defense in this entire world cup...they allowed 2 goals the whole tournanment, and one was scored on ourselves by one of our own guys! Zidane got pissed because Buffon denied his header in extra time and he was getting frustrated cause he wanted to win the game on his own but couldn't. and Materazzi (the guy he headbutted) got under his skin a little bit and he snapped. But there is no need to attack a guy so maliciously when your in such a big game. Good bye Zidane and good riddance.

But yes, Italy was tired as a team come the end of the game, but so was France. In the first half, it was Italy. In second half, it was all France. In extra time, it was an dead heat. France even had to take three of their top player out due to fatigue and cramping.

But back to dirty play. IN the game, France was much dirtier than Italy. France commited 24 fouls, had 3 yellow cards, and one red card. Italy had 17 fouls and 1 yellow card. So there goes that arguement.

But in the end, Italy proved that this world cup they were the best team. And it will be that way for the next four years.

that doesnt explain why every time Zidane got the ball he ended up on the floor. italy played dirty and just cause they werent blatant fouls the ref didnt call them