… if it’s true, what they’re saying. Don’t get me wrong… Zidane made the wrong move butting him like that, and he deserved to be shown the red card for it. What a horrible way to end a career in front of the whole world. I can’t imagine how he must feel today.

If Materazzi said something to deserve that sort of reaction, fine. But save it for the tunnel or the parking lot, Zinadine! There’s speculation that Materazzi used a racial slur to provoke Zidane. If so, he needs to be punished for it. Provocation is part of the game (most games), like it or not, but it doesn’t need to be disrespectful and nasty. If it’s true, he should be stripped of his part in the World Cup.

And another thing… despite the 1-1 score throughout the game, the truth is… France was playing the better game. This is truly a case where the better team lost. Hear that, Italy. Your cup is somewhat hollow, because your team was being pounded against the wall most of the game. You did not win because you played better.

As much as I loved every minute of it, I’ve grown weary of the World Cup. I can’t wait for the EPL and my beloved Arsenal to ramp up again in August!