World Cup, cry baby athletes, and poor sportsmanship

[Moonliner]

Here is what CNN claims Materazzi said which caused Zidane to headbutt him

Originally Posted by CNN News

"We both spoke and I wasn't the first. I held his shirt but don't you think it is a provocation to say that 'if you want my shirt I will give it you afterwards'?

"I replied to Zidane that I would prefer his sister, that is true. I brought up his sister and that wasn't a nice thing, that is true," said Materazzi.

I can't see where that rates tanking a World Cup game.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

I can't see where that rates tanking a World Cup game.

One would have to consider his cultural background to understand that, I think. In certain cultures, an "I'll f**k your sister" comment goes a very, very long way. Born and raised in the U.S., not so much?