[GAB-1955]

Actually, that has been confirmed by Italian lip readers who passed what was said to the BBC. Zidane was also told to go "f himself." The Italian wished Zidane's mother, who is ill, "an ugly death."

It doesn't excuse the head-butting, but it's more than self-pity or Muslim victimhood. The Italian is a despicable man himself and I hope he ends up in Serie C1 with Jueventus.

[JerseyHighlander]

I should start reading the comments before posting one of these years. For posting that info about verification I present to you this bit of comedy spoofing of the event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ga4Je54VCg

[Texas Songwriter]

My first question is, "Does Zidane speak Italian?" Does the Italian speak French?"

[jveritas]

That is baloney what you just mentioned, I do not believe any of this lip reading crap. There a bunch of people here who were rooting for France to win and they get all f**ed because the frog lost.