Another Italian diver on world stage
By Peter Jenkins
November 13, 2006
ITALY has infected rugby union with the same cynical theatrics that sent the Australia Socceroos tumbling from the World Cup in Germany.
Australia hooker Brendan Cannon was marched to the sin bin for lashing out at Italy centre Gonzalo Canale in the third minute of the Rome Test.
But the Australians claimed Canale deserved a Cannes nomination - not on-field medical assistance - for his dramatic reaction to a punch that failed to find its mark.
The Latin shenanigans were a sad reminder of the grandiose dive that won Italy a penalty to exit Australia from the football World Cup.
Only this time the consequences were far less significant and match officials refused to be fooled.
"In true Italian spirit the guy took a dive and hammed it up," Cannon said later.
"The touch judge report was an attempted punch that missed.
"The Italian player came in and hit me quite dangerously in the middle of the back.
"So I stood up and in an attempt to give him a push in the chest glanced him near the chin.
"I wouldn't say I really made contact and fortunately for me I didn't. The referee said if I had, I'd be getting a red card not a yellow."
But Cannon's self-admitted indiscipline still earned the ire of coach John Connolly.
"It was silly," said Connolly. "It left us one short (for 10 minutes) and put us under tremendous pressure.
"You just can't do it. Sure you want to take people on but you're always going to go to the sin bin if you strike out like that."
Another Italian diver on world stage
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Is anyone ever gonna get over this 'italian diving' thing.. anyone ever watch a portugal game..??
& anyway If you can pull a dive off.. and win a free-kick.. good on ya...
Subconciously people are still jealous of italys heroics at the WC at have to succum the pityful remarks such as 'they are divers'
i would love to throw horse semen in those people faces.
Cannon can go shiraz himself.. coz no1 cares about rugby except for NSW and QLD.
& anyway If you can pull a dive off.. and win a free-kick.. good on ya...
Subconciously people are still jealous of italys heroics at the WC at have to succum the pityful remarks such as 'they are divers'
i would love to throw horse semen in those people faces.
Cannon can go shiraz himself.. coz no1 cares about rugby except for NSW and QLD.
The smog level in Milan shot up by 200% on April 22, as millions of dusty Nerazzurri flags were taken out of the closet and waved wildly.
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Re: Another Italian diver on world stage
Thats actually racist.. and if he made those comments about an aboriginal or a black person.. he would of been in trouble.admin wrote:Another Italian diver on world stage
By Peter Jenkins
November 13, 2006
ITALY has infected rugby union with the same cynical theatrics that sent the Australia Socceroos tumbling from the World Cup in Germany.
Australia hooker Brendan Cannon was marched to the sin bin for lashing out at Italy centre Gonzalo Canale in the third minute of the Rome Test.
But the Australians claimed Canale deserved a Cannes nomination - not on-field medical assistance - for his dramatic reaction to a punch that failed to find its mark.
The Latin shenanigans were a sad reminder of the grandiose dive that won Italy a penalty to exit Australia from the football World Cup.
Only this time the consequences were far less significant and match officials refused to be fooled.
"In true Italian spirit the guy took a dive and hammed it up," Cannon said later.
"The touch judge report was an attempted punch that missed.
"The Italian player came in and hit me quite dangerously in the middle of the back.
"So I stood up and in an attempt to give him a push in the chest glanced him near the chin.
"I wouldn't say I really made contact and fortunately for me I didn't. The referee said if I had, I'd be getting a red card not a yellow."
But Cannon's self-admitted indiscipline still earned the ire of coach John Connolly.
"It was silly," said Connolly. "It left us one short (for 10 minutes) and put us under tremendous pressure.
"You just can't do it. Sure you want to take people on but you're always going to go to the sin bin if you strike out like that."
The smog level in Milan shot up by 200% on April 22, as millions of dusty Nerazzurri flags were taken out of the closet and waved wildly.
Re: Another Italian diver on world stage
Its all good King Henry... let these blokes ham it up... its all they have! The couldn't win a game of football against Italy, so they have to attack them, good luck to them... its funny, they won the rugby by playing garbage and yet complain when they win. WORSE THAN THE POMS!King Henry Returns wrote:Thats actually racist.. and if he made those comments about an aboriginal or a black person.. he would of been in trouble.admin wrote:Another Italian diver on world stage
By Peter Jenkins
November 13, 2006
ITALY has infected rugby union with the same cynical theatrics that sent the Australia Socceroos tumbling from the World Cup in Germany.
Australia hooker Brendan Cannon was marched to the sin bin for lashing out at Italy centre Gonzalo Canale in the third minute of the Rome Test.
But the Australians claimed Canale deserved a Cannes nomination - not on-field medical assistance - for his dramatic reaction to a punch that failed to find its mark.
The Latin shenanigans were a sad reminder of the grandiose dive that won Italy a penalty to exit Australia from the football World Cup.
Only this time the consequences were far less significant and match officials refused to be fooled.
"In true Italian spirit the guy took a dive and hammed it up," Cannon said later.
"The touch judge report was an attempted punch that missed.
"The Italian player came in and hit me quite dangerously in the middle of the back.
"So I stood up and in an attempt to give him a push in the chest glanced him near the chin.
"I wouldn't say I really made contact and fortunately for me I didn't. The referee said if I had, I'd be getting a red card not a yellow."
But Cannon's self-admitted indiscipline still earned the ire of coach John Connolly.
"It was silly," said Connolly. "It left us one short (for 10 minutes) and put us under tremendous pressure.
"You just can't do it. Sure you want to take people on but you're always going to go to the sin bin if you strike out like that."
oh I almost forgot to mention... Italy are the Champions of the World!
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Goal.com Calcio Addicts Corner: Italy’s Apologetic
Quite recently I have received many emails of what Blatter, the head of FIFA, said. After reading these emails and researching the issue of contention, I felt compelled to write an apologetic.
What is an apologetic, many of you say? Well it is the opposite of a polemic, which many Azzurri haters are doing right now -insulting Italy. Well now the time has come for Darth Vader to meet Luke Skywalker yet again. No, I wish not to write about this issue for I am a fan of many national teams. However, when I see a blatant lack of respect among journalists about Italy and the barrages of insults I have received that Italy sucks (put in the politest sense) and furthermore, since I write for the Italian section in addition to many other writers muzzling themselves on this issue, I feel compelled to step up to the plate.
Perhaps it is a ploy from my editor to get me to write about this as the other lads have not. I would have use the other title the case for Italy, but Gabriele Marcotti took that away form me. To the astute football fan, he was the man who wrote the article when Italy was criticized over playing defensive football and was written about 6-7 years ago. As we now know, Italy put the defense stigma behind them, so let us now focus on the apologetic.
Blatter the head of FIFA, to some is seen as a great man promoting fair play, racial equality and trying to make FIFA attain a far greater scope than the United Nations as the world loves football. On the other hand, he is seen as a scoundrel, corrupt, power hungry and a man who plays favorites. After all, 4 years ago he was accused of being corrupt and he seems to favour national sides. According to some journalists, he never liked the Italian Federation and to punish them he told the officials to let South Korea go through (just look 4 years later, hey went home in the first round).
Am I for conspiracy theories? No, but the officiating was biased in 2002. On the other hand, the Azzurri should have beaten South Korea. To some conspiracy reporters, he made a deal with Platini that France was to win the World Cup and Cannavaro would receive the best player of the tournament. However, it did not go according to plan as Italy came to play and showed their perseverance and nerves in the dreaded penalties. Therefore, to appease France, Zidane was awarded best players and as a sign of his enmity towards Italy, he did not hand then the trophy at the festivities. His number two did.
Aside from the conspiracy theories, let us focus on what he said. Italy did not deserve to win the World Cup for the penalty against Australia should have never been awarded. Australia deserved to progress to the next round. Well well well, looked at what the cat dragged in.
Firstly, did he apologize ever to the Italian Federation for 2002? 2) Is the notion the divine right of Kings still exist in the upper echelons of FIFA? Since when does a team deserve to win a World Cup? A team plays to win and by that notion victory should come. Not by divine right or we are this country and so forth.
Now let us focus on the Azzurri. If we look at past International tournaments, Lippi’s boys were comfortable in playing the game and confident. Not since Italia 90 and Zoff’s Euro 2000 squad were they ever comfortable. In past tournaments they seemed apprehensive and afraid to move the ball scared of their own shadow. Lippi got them out of the shell completely and fully implemented the Zoff project of playing attacking free flowing football, along with being a united cohesive unit not forgetting that defense also wins championships.
The plan went into full motion when their first real test was against Van Bastsn’s Holland. Lippi stated clearly “we are coming for victory and not to expect a Euro 2000 game. The critics laughed. On the other hand, as the saying goes, he who laughs first laughs last. Holland opened the scoring and Italy had a goal disallowed. But it did not stop them. Instead of retreating into a defensive shell, or not showing up for a friendly, the Azzurri gave a lesson in total football as they took control over the game. The impotent strike force was on Viagra and the Dutch defense could not stop a rampant Italy who took control over all areas of the game. Van Basten’s undefeated streak ended and the Rotterdam crowd was silenced. Clearly, this was a brand new Azzurri side and they took no prisoners. The signal was given. We are Italy and respect us. Italy marched on and gave Germany a 4-1 defeat in Florence.
Lippi had his plans. He wanted to defeat Brazil in a final and bring the cup to Rome. However, the scandal then plagued Italy and what seemed as a team that was fully capable of winning it, would go home early. The pundits changed the odds. On the other hand, Lippi got a team of egocentric stars and did a Capello. “I am the coach we all are in this together and live with it or go home.†Del Piero and Totti were not happy, but they wanted a chance at glory.
And that they did. They defeated a pesky Ghana and after the US debacle, they showed up and defeated the Czech Republic. The goaltending was superb, the defense was alert and they pushed forward.
Against Australia, Italy had full control of the first half and it could have been 2-0 at half time. Then in the second half Materazzi was red carded for no reason and Italy retreated but Australia rarely threatened. Marcello unleashed his secret weapon: Totti. As the game progressed it was clear the Aussies had trouble containing his fluid passes. His passes eventually went to Grosso and yes there was contact, hence a foul. Even if there was no foul, he was unmarked, away from the defender and he was in a great position to score or to pass it to other players.
Now the Quarterfinal. Italy dominated from start to finish. It was clear from 6 minutes on Lippi’s men would not take prisoners. Yes the Ukraine was unlucky, but they paid dearly for Italy were clinical cerebral assassins on the other end. Anything you can do we can do better. And so they did. Plus Toni was at his best.
Against Germany they had to beat the favorite team who never lost in that stadium for over 70 years on their home soil. They played the better first half as the Germans could not contain the flanks. They faltered in the second half, but in extra time the Azzurri threw everything they had at them and the notion of defense was thrown out. Germany played with fire and lost. Both teams gave a semifinal to remember and in the end, Italy got the result and off to Berlin. Not worthy to play in a final Blatter?
Now the final. Italy dominated the first half and after a blatant dive from Malouda which should have been a red card, France scored on a penalty. However, they marched on and les bleus had no response to Zambrotta’s runs and Pirlo’s dead ball situations. Hence, they scored and nearly scored again. In essence, the game should have never gone into extra time as Italy could have won 1-0. However, it did and it will forever be remembered for the head butt incident in which FIFA was clearly biased in awarding punishment and for the shoot out which saw Trezeguet become the new Baggio. Yes, Italy won on a razor thins edge, but Barthez could not stop any penalty.
Yes, Italy played with fire, but they won and if you are a frugal person they gave you drama and all the bang for the buck. After all, they made one see 120 plus minutes of soccer. What more could one ask for?
In the end who deserved to win it? England, Brazil, Argentina? Argentina blew it against Germany, Brazil was not the team and Germany would have beat them, England was well not there and France was just fortunate also as Spain self destructed and Portugal did not push forward fully enough and with coordination.
Oh yeah since we must apologize. Blatter should say sorry to Croatia as they were handed dubious decisions against Australia and to England as Ronaldo seemed to know what he was doing to anger Rooney. Plus he can apologize to the fans for the Portugal, Netherlands game where in my opinion both teams should have been kicked out of the competition. Was that football? Come on. He should also apologize to Italy for the fully visible dive and pathetic red card. Did he or will he? Not for now it seems like.
Oh and to all whom mentioned the Italian National Team is pathetic and so forth. Like it or not, Lippi’s boy’s came, saw and conquered. We lived with the shame of losing to South Korea, to France 3 times and to three shootouts. At this World Cup, the curse was broken as all the pain went away as the Azzurri rose from the ashes of past humiliations. A team which has never lost in regulation time for over 20 years at a World Cup and is seen as a favorite at every tournament deserves respect. And to all you Italy haters out there. Grow up and live with the shame that your side lost. We did for 24 years. Give Azzurri fans the respect they deserve and like it or not, they are World Champions till 2010. That is the name of the game.
Or is it just a ploy from Blatter to stir support in Oceania and to appease other federations and we are all overreacting? Does it matter who gave Italy the trophy? Debate on.
Bruno Cardile -Goal.com
Quite recently I have received many emails of what Blatter, the head of FIFA, said. After reading these emails and researching the issue of contention, I felt compelled to write an apologetic.
What is an apologetic, many of you say? Well it is the opposite of a polemic, which many Azzurri haters are doing right now -insulting Italy. Well now the time has come for Darth Vader to meet Luke Skywalker yet again. No, I wish not to write about this issue for I am a fan of many national teams. However, when I see a blatant lack of respect among journalists about Italy and the barrages of insults I have received that Italy sucks (put in the politest sense) and furthermore, since I write for the Italian section in addition to many other writers muzzling themselves on this issue, I feel compelled to step up to the plate.
Perhaps it is a ploy from my editor to get me to write about this as the other lads have not. I would have use the other title the case for Italy, but Gabriele Marcotti took that away form me. To the astute football fan, he was the man who wrote the article when Italy was criticized over playing defensive football and was written about 6-7 years ago. As we now know, Italy put the defense stigma behind them, so let us now focus on the apologetic.
Blatter the head of FIFA, to some is seen as a great man promoting fair play, racial equality and trying to make FIFA attain a far greater scope than the United Nations as the world loves football. On the other hand, he is seen as a scoundrel, corrupt, power hungry and a man who plays favorites. After all, 4 years ago he was accused of being corrupt and he seems to favour national sides. According to some journalists, he never liked the Italian Federation and to punish them he told the officials to let South Korea go through (just look 4 years later, hey went home in the first round).
Am I for conspiracy theories? No, but the officiating was biased in 2002. On the other hand, the Azzurri should have beaten South Korea. To some conspiracy reporters, he made a deal with Platini that France was to win the World Cup and Cannavaro would receive the best player of the tournament. However, it did not go according to plan as Italy came to play and showed their perseverance and nerves in the dreaded penalties. Therefore, to appease France, Zidane was awarded best players and as a sign of his enmity towards Italy, he did not hand then the trophy at the festivities. His number two did.
Aside from the conspiracy theories, let us focus on what he said. Italy did not deserve to win the World Cup for the penalty against Australia should have never been awarded. Australia deserved to progress to the next round. Well well well, looked at what the cat dragged in.
Firstly, did he apologize ever to the Italian Federation for 2002? 2) Is the notion the divine right of Kings still exist in the upper echelons of FIFA? Since when does a team deserve to win a World Cup? A team plays to win and by that notion victory should come. Not by divine right or we are this country and so forth.
Now let us focus on the Azzurri. If we look at past International tournaments, Lippi’s boys were comfortable in playing the game and confident. Not since Italia 90 and Zoff’s Euro 2000 squad were they ever comfortable. In past tournaments they seemed apprehensive and afraid to move the ball scared of their own shadow. Lippi got them out of the shell completely and fully implemented the Zoff project of playing attacking free flowing football, along with being a united cohesive unit not forgetting that defense also wins championships.
The plan went into full motion when their first real test was against Van Bastsn’s Holland. Lippi stated clearly “we are coming for victory and not to expect a Euro 2000 game. The critics laughed. On the other hand, as the saying goes, he who laughs first laughs last. Holland opened the scoring and Italy had a goal disallowed. But it did not stop them. Instead of retreating into a defensive shell, or not showing up for a friendly, the Azzurri gave a lesson in total football as they took control over the game. The impotent strike force was on Viagra and the Dutch defense could not stop a rampant Italy who took control over all areas of the game. Van Basten’s undefeated streak ended and the Rotterdam crowd was silenced. Clearly, this was a brand new Azzurri side and they took no prisoners. The signal was given. We are Italy and respect us. Italy marched on and gave Germany a 4-1 defeat in Florence.
Lippi had his plans. He wanted to defeat Brazil in a final and bring the cup to Rome. However, the scandal then plagued Italy and what seemed as a team that was fully capable of winning it, would go home early. The pundits changed the odds. On the other hand, Lippi got a team of egocentric stars and did a Capello. “I am the coach we all are in this together and live with it or go home.†Del Piero and Totti were not happy, but they wanted a chance at glory.
And that they did. They defeated a pesky Ghana and after the US debacle, they showed up and defeated the Czech Republic. The goaltending was superb, the defense was alert and they pushed forward.
Against Australia, Italy had full control of the first half and it could have been 2-0 at half time. Then in the second half Materazzi was red carded for no reason and Italy retreated but Australia rarely threatened. Marcello unleashed his secret weapon: Totti. As the game progressed it was clear the Aussies had trouble containing his fluid passes. His passes eventually went to Grosso and yes there was contact, hence a foul. Even if there was no foul, he was unmarked, away from the defender and he was in a great position to score or to pass it to other players.
Now the Quarterfinal. Italy dominated from start to finish. It was clear from 6 minutes on Lippi’s men would not take prisoners. Yes the Ukraine was unlucky, but they paid dearly for Italy were clinical cerebral assassins on the other end. Anything you can do we can do better. And so they did. Plus Toni was at his best.
Against Germany they had to beat the favorite team who never lost in that stadium for over 70 years on their home soil. They played the better first half as the Germans could not contain the flanks. They faltered in the second half, but in extra time the Azzurri threw everything they had at them and the notion of defense was thrown out. Germany played with fire and lost. Both teams gave a semifinal to remember and in the end, Italy got the result and off to Berlin. Not worthy to play in a final Blatter?
Now the final. Italy dominated the first half and after a blatant dive from Malouda which should have been a red card, France scored on a penalty. However, they marched on and les bleus had no response to Zambrotta’s runs and Pirlo’s dead ball situations. Hence, they scored and nearly scored again. In essence, the game should have never gone into extra time as Italy could have won 1-0. However, it did and it will forever be remembered for the head butt incident in which FIFA was clearly biased in awarding punishment and for the shoot out which saw Trezeguet become the new Baggio. Yes, Italy won on a razor thins edge, but Barthez could not stop any penalty.
Yes, Italy played with fire, but they won and if you are a frugal person they gave you drama and all the bang for the buck. After all, they made one see 120 plus minutes of soccer. What more could one ask for?
In the end who deserved to win it? England, Brazil, Argentina? Argentina blew it against Germany, Brazil was not the team and Germany would have beat them, England was well not there and France was just fortunate also as Spain self destructed and Portugal did not push forward fully enough and with coordination.
Oh yeah since we must apologize. Blatter should say sorry to Croatia as they were handed dubious decisions against Australia and to England as Ronaldo seemed to know what he was doing to anger Rooney. Plus he can apologize to the fans for the Portugal, Netherlands game where in my opinion both teams should have been kicked out of the competition. Was that football? Come on. He should also apologize to Italy for the fully visible dive and pathetic red card. Did he or will he? Not for now it seems like.
Oh and to all whom mentioned the Italian National Team is pathetic and so forth. Like it or not, Lippi’s boy’s came, saw and conquered. We lived with the shame of losing to South Korea, to France 3 times and to three shootouts. At this World Cup, the curse was broken as all the pain went away as the Azzurri rose from the ashes of past humiliations. A team which has never lost in regulation time for over 20 years at a World Cup and is seen as a favorite at every tournament deserves respect. And to all you Italy haters out there. Grow up and live with the shame that your side lost. We did for 24 years. Give Azzurri fans the respect they deserve and like it or not, they are World Champions till 2010. That is the name of the game.
Or is it just a ploy from Blatter to stir support in Oceania and to appease other federations and we are all overreacting? Does it matter who gave Italy the trophy? Debate on.
Bruno Cardile -Goal.com
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King henry you talk about the racism against the italians in that article! Left wng writes:
"Its all good King Henry... let these blokes ham it up... its all they have! The couldn't win a game of football against Italy, so they have to attack them, good luck to them... its funny, they won the rugby by playing garbage and yet complain when they win. <removed> WORSE THAN THE POMS! "
That is also racism right there mate. It goes both ways, so left wngwatch what you write, when a comment from your little bum buddy king henry complains about racism. Oh and the article is right on the ball
love it when you all get your soft spot hit!!
"Its all good King Henry... let these blokes ham it up... its all they have! The couldn't win a game of football against Italy, so they have to attack them, good luck to them... its funny, they won the rugby by playing garbage and yet complain when they win. <removed> WORSE THAN THE POMS! "
That is also racism right there mate. It goes both ways, so left wngwatch what you write, when a comment from your little bum buddy king henry complains about racism. Oh and the article is right on the ball
love it when you all get your soft spot hit!!
Great Flippin article Regginna and SPOT ON
All the cabernet can go on and on and on....I DON'T CARE
ITALIA CAMPIONE DEL MONDO 2006
Oh and ADD 4 Times WORLD CHAMPIONS TO THAT
So all u PEANUT Brains, can GO GET STUFFED
BTW, Italy nearly bet the Aussies at their OWN game in Rugby
HA HA HA HA
How Embarrassing that would of Been
All the cabernet can go on and on and on....I DON'T CARE
ITALIA CAMPIONE DEL MONDO 2006
Oh and ADD 4 Times WORLD CHAMPIONS TO THAT
So all u PEANUT Brains, can GO GET STUFFED
BTW, Italy nearly bet the Aussies at their OWN game in Rugby
HA HA HA HA
How Embarrassing that would of Been
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Admin should be ASHAMED at posting such a load of crap!
I thought u were here to control issues that need controlling. Not starting crap
SHAME SHAME SHAME
I wonder if someone posted something about the australians, poms or even about greece. I wonder how much backlash will eventuate.
I am a lover of FOOTBALL an appalled at the constant taunts the Italians get. I am ashamed to be Australian. I was not happy at the way the Aussies lost to the Italians, and for some time was bitter at them. But on performances in the Cup, Italy were the Desrving CHAMPIONS.
I mean the Aussies lost to the WORLD CHAMPIONS, but as Reggina put in his article, WE DID NOT AND COULD NOT SCORE against the Italians. THEY DID, albeit a contegious penalty.
GEEEZ, last time I checked, FOOTBALL results are all about who scores the most goals to win games. Italy managed to score - AUstralia did not.
So to my fellow Australians, GET OVER IT - U R MAKING US FEEL LIKE TWATS. As far as Cannon goes, He and the rest of the wallabies are lucky, very lucky not 2 of lost to the Italians in Rugby
I thought u were here to control issues that need controlling. Not starting crap
SHAME SHAME SHAME
I wonder if someone posted something about the australians, poms or even about greece. I wonder how much backlash will eventuate.
I am a lover of FOOTBALL an appalled at the constant taunts the Italians get. I am ashamed to be Australian. I was not happy at the way the Aussies lost to the Italians, and for some time was bitter at them. But on performances in the Cup, Italy were the Desrving CHAMPIONS.
I mean the Aussies lost to the WORLD CHAMPIONS, but as Reggina put in his article, WE DID NOT AND COULD NOT SCORE against the Italians. THEY DID, albeit a contegious penalty.
GEEEZ, last time I checked, FOOTBALL results are all about who scores the most goals to win games. Italy managed to score - AUstralia did not.
So to my fellow Australians, GET OVER IT - U R MAKING US FEEL LIKE TWATS. As far as Cannon goes, He and the rest of the wallabies are lucky, very lucky not 2 of lost to the Italians in Rugby
We got Ova' Here?? #ACCUPAHATERS!
Ela Re, Where have u been LOVERBOY?????MUFCBOY wrote:jst like austrlia nearly beat italy at there OWN game ey diego!
where u been bloke
I have been out with Jarrod, mate its hard work???
Oh and Australia did not BEAT the Italians.
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda?????
THEY DID NOT!
Mate we need to catch up and have a few yarns!
see how I put it in capitals... to highlight the contradiction... so your the wanka who thinks its alrite to right an article that boarders on racism, then a reply which boarders in racism deserves a "watch what you write"...bluenose wrote:King henry you talk about the racism against the italians in that article! Left wng writes:
"Its all good King Henry... let these blokes ham it up... its all they have! The couldn't win a game of football against Italy, so they have to attack them, good luck to them... its funny, they won the rugby by playing garbage and yet complain when they win. shiraz WORSE THAN THE POMS! "
That is also racism right there mate. It goes both ways, so left wngwatch what you write, when a comment from your little bum buddy king henry complains about racism. Oh and the article is right on the ball
watch me write this... Your a shiraz hypocrite!that is a great article... i think it outlines some quite distinct issues
1) australia were on the end of a decision not unlike the one(s) italy has been in the past
2) 1-0 is 1-0 anywhere in the world and it wont change
and most importantly
3) blatter is a corrupt power hungry mother bottle of shiraz
and italy lost to croatia in the groups at 2002 WC and ireland 1-0 in 94 so im not sure how accurate 20 years is. perhaps they meant not eliminated
nonetheless great reading. accurate reading
1) australia were on the end of a decision not unlike the one(s) italy has been in the past
2) 1-0 is 1-0 anywhere in the world and it wont change
and most importantly
3) blatter is a corrupt power hungry mother bottle of shiraz
and italy lost to croatia in the groups at 2002 WC and ireland 1-0 in 94 so im not sure how accurate 20 years is. perhaps they meant not eliminated
nonetheless great reading. accurate reading
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Sorry what, you didn't support the article?? So what does "the article is right on the ball" mean??bluenose wrote:King henry you talk about the racism against the italians in that article! Left wng writes:
"Its all good King Henry... let these blokes ham it up... its all they have! The couldn't win a game of football against Italy, so they have to attack them, good luck to them... its funny, they won the rugby by playing garbage and yet complain when they win. shiraz WORSE THAN THE POMS! "
That is also racism right there mate. It goes both ways, so left wngwatch what you write, when a comment from your little bum buddy king henry complains about racism. Oh and the article is right on the ball
Do you even remember what you wrote buddy?? Oh and if you read my post proberly, I never said you said anything racist... all I said was the your a hypocrite... actually read my post before you reply Einstein...-
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I hardly feel ashamed about posting what I thought to be a quite light hearted article.Wayne Kerr wrote:Admin should be ASHAMED at posting such a load of crap!
I thought u were here to control issues that need controlling. Not starting crap
SHAME SHAME SHAME
I wonder if someone posted something about the australians, poms or even about greece. I wonder how much backlash will eventuate.
I am a lover of FOOTBALL an appalled at the constant taunts the Italians get. I am ashamed to be Australian. I was not happy at the way the Aussies lost to the Italians, and for some time was bitter at them. But on performances in the Cup, Italy were the Desrving CHAMPIONS.
I mean the Aussies lost to the WORLD CHAMPIONS, but as Reggina put in his article, WE DID NOT AND COULD NOT SCORE against the Italians. THEY DID, albeit a contegious penalty.
GEEEZ, last time I checked, FOOTBALL results are all about who scores the most goals to win games. Italy managed to score - AUstralia did not.
So to my fellow Australians, GET OVER IT - U R MAKING US FEEL LIKE TWATS. As far as Cannon goes, He and the rest of the wallabies are lucky, very lucky not 2 of lost to the Italians in Rugby
On your ranting - I dont see anywhere in the article that it says Italy are not deserving World Champions. It just refers to the penalty - that penalty happened and nothing will ever change that or the result- the penalty has been burnt into sporting memory and will live on for many more years to come - just like the Chappell under-arm incident and the Maradona hand of god.
Naturally if your an Italian supporter you want to forget about the penalty but that wont happen in Australia - it is part of the sporting folklore of this generation.
Thats life.
ah not really I downloaded it onto my computer as well as having it on my phone...admin wrote:I hardly feel ashamed about posting what I thought to be a quite light hearted article.Wayne Kerr wrote:Admin should be ASHAMED at posting such a load of crap!
I thought u were here to control issues that need controlling. Not starting crap
SHAME SHAME SHAME
I wonder if someone posted something about the australians, poms or even about greece. I wonder how much backlash will eventuate.
I am a lover of FOOTBALL an appalled at the constant taunts the Italians get. I am ashamed to be Australian. I was not happy at the way the Aussies lost to the Italians, and for some time was bitter at them. But on performances in the Cup, Italy were the Desrving CHAMPIONS.
I mean the Aussies lost to the WORLD CHAMPIONS, but as Reggina put in his article, WE DID NOT AND COULD NOT SCORE against the Italians. THEY DID, albeit a contegious penalty.
GEEEZ, last time I checked, FOOTBALL results are all about who scores the most goals to win games. Italy managed to score - AUstralia did not.
So to my fellow Australians, GET OVER IT - U R MAKING US FEEL LIKE TWATS. As far as Cannon goes, He and the rest of the wallabies are lucky, very lucky not 2 of lost to the Italians in Rugby
On your ranting - I dont see anywhere in the article that it says Italy are not deserving World Champions. It just refers to the penalty - that penalty happened and nothing will ever change that or the result- the penalty has been burnt into sporting memory and will live on for many more years to come - just like the Chappell under-arm incident and the Maradona hand of god.
Naturally if your an Italian supporter you want to forget about the penalty but that wont happen in Australia - it is part of the sporting folklore of this generation.
Thats life.
Something worth remembering.............
Australia vs Japan, Australia had just equalised (a corker from Cahill). About 5 minutes later one of the Japs got into the box (near the goal line) and Cahill attempted a slide tackle, missing the ball and studding the guy about 2/3rds of the way up his shin. Watch this bit of footage in an unbiased view and tell me it wasn't a penalty.
Would have made the game 2-1 in favour of the Japs, and most likely would have changed the whole dynamic of the group.
I wonder if the Japs go on and on about how they were shafted with this decision.....
Australia vs Japan, Australia had just equalised (a corker from Cahill). About 5 minutes later one of the Japs got into the box (near the goal line) and Cahill attempted a slide tackle, missing the ball and studding the guy about 2/3rds of the way up his shin. Watch this bit of footage in an unbiased view and tell me it wasn't a penalty.
Would have made the game 2-1 in favour of the Japs, and most likely would have changed the whole dynamic of the group.
I wonder if the Japs go on and on about how they were shafted with this decision.....
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LFTWING can say woteva the shiraz he wants about Poms.. whereas an international rugby player should watch wot he says...bluenose wrote:King henry you talk about the racism against the italians in that article! Left wng writes:
"Its all good King Henry... let these blokes ham it up... its all they have! The couldn't win a game of football against Italy, so they have to attack them, good luck to them... its funny, they won the rugby by playing garbage and yet complain when they win. <removed> WORSE THAN THE POMS! "
That is also racism right there mate. It goes both ways, so left wngwatch what you write, when a comment from your little bum buddy king henry complains about racism. Oh and the article is right on the ball
and its not a soft spot.. diving is a skill.. and if grosso did dive.. i praise him for it.. haha bluenose i hope u get hit by a bus.
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I used to like Grosso.. that incident made me love him.admin wrote:I hardly feel ashamed about posting what I thought to be a quite light hearted article.Wayne Kerr wrote:Admin should be ASHAMED at posting such a load of crap!
I thought u were here to control issues that need controlling. Not starting crap
SHAME SHAME SHAME
I wonder if someone posted something about the australians, poms or even about greece. I wonder how much backlash will eventuate.
I am a lover of FOOTBALL an appalled at the constant taunts the Italians get. I am ashamed to be Australian. I was not happy at the way the Aussies lost to the Italians, and for some time was bitter at them. But on performances in the Cup, Italy were the Desrving CHAMPIONS.
I mean the Aussies lost to the WORLD CHAMPIONS, but as Reggina put in his article, WE DID NOT AND COULD NOT SCORE against the Italians. THEY DID, albeit a contegious penalty.
GEEEZ, last time I checked, FOOTBALL results are all about who scores the most goals to win games. Italy managed to score - AUstralia did not.
So to my fellow Australians, GET OVER IT - U R MAKING US FEEL LIKE TWATS. As far as Cannon goes, He and the rest of the wallabies are lucky, very lucky not 2 of lost to the Italians in Rugby
On your ranting - I dont see anywhere in the article that it says Italy are not deserving World Champions. It just refers to the penalty - that penalty happened and nothing will ever change that or the result- the penalty has been burnt into sporting memory and will live on for many more years to come - just like the Chappell under-arm incident and the Maradona hand of god.
Naturally if your an Italian supporter you want to forget about the penalty but that wont happen in Australia - it is part of the sporting folklore of this generation.
Thats life.
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Yeah.. i guess you could hurt my feeling or 'push my buttons' if you mentioned baggio's penalty miss.. or the euro 2000 final.. but italy won the WC.. so i have no buttons to be pushed.. ill remain happy for the next 12years.. and im 100% sure you will get hit by a bus soon. (Possibily one of those buses which has.. England 1966 -2006? written on it lol)
The smog level in Milan shot up by 200% on April 22, as millions of dusty Nerazzurri flags were taken out of the closet and waved wildly.
King Henry Returns wrote:I used to like Grosso.. that incident made me love him.admin wrote:I hardly feel ashamed about posting what I thought to be a quite light hearted article.Wayne Kerr wrote:Admin should be ASHAMED at posting such a load of crap!
I thought u were here to control issues that need controlling. Not starting crap
SHAME SHAME SHAME
I wonder if someone posted something about the australians, poms or even about greece. I wonder how much backlash will eventuate.
I am a lover of FOOTBALL an appalled at the constant taunts the Italians get. I am ashamed to be Australian. I was not happy at the way the Aussies lost to the Italians, and for some time was bitter at them. But on performances in the Cup, Italy were the Desrving CHAMPIONS.
I mean the Aussies lost to the WORLD CHAMPIONS, but as Reggina put in his article, WE DID NOT AND COULD NOT SCORE against the Italians. THEY DID, albeit a contegious penalty.
GEEEZ, last time I checked, FOOTBALL results are all about who scores the most goals to win games. Italy managed to score - AUstralia did not.
So to my fellow Australians, GET OVER IT - U R MAKING US FEEL LIKE TWATS. As far as Cannon goes, He and the rest of the wallabies are lucky, very lucky not 2 of lost to the Italians in Rugby
On your ranting - I dont see anywhere in the article that it says Italy are not deserving World Champions. It just refers to the penalty - that penalty happened and nothing will ever change that or the result- the penalty has been burnt into sporting memory and will live on for many more years to come - just like the Chappell under-arm incident and the Maradona hand of god.
Naturally if your an Italian supporter you want to forget about the penalty but that wont happen in Australia - it is part of the sporting folklore of this generation.
Thats life.
I swear when that incident occurred me and my mates were going nuts! It was the best and I as well loved Grosso for that! He is a WORLD CHAMPION!and its all good King Henry, I say whatever I want anyway! I think bluenose is just realising how much Australia sound like whinging (dare I say it?) POMS...