Zidane’s willingness to headbutt Materazzi makes him more of a hero, not less. Admittedly, since France went on to lose, he’s something of a tragic hero, but a hero none-the-less. If someone insulted my race, or my religion (if I had one), I wish I’d be as ready to attack them, no matter what the circumstances. Zidane’s action highlights for the world the fact that the racial unity of France is more important than winning the World Cup.

Via: http://www.kottke.org/06/07/the-zidane-headbutt

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This is the opening match in World Cup 2006.

Superb goal from Germany. Very interesting game, especially for the opening.