World Cup, cry baby athletes, and poor sportsmanship

[scaeagles]

Certainly the object of the insult makes a difference. However, in this circumstance, Zindane knew exactly why the Italian player was saying that stuff. To get in his head. And it could be the very thing that gave Italy the game, because Zidane is the best French penalty kicker.

Fatigue....I will admit that had to play a factor. But for an athlete at his level o do i is very disappointing.