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#1 ·
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I find correct to have a thread in favour of Materazzi as in
other forums they use very bad.....Italian words to define
him. Yet they don't get banned.............they say they have
a style.....Yes the style of the very Italian words they use :thmbdown:

We did not say anything against Ibra the gangster when he
fouled Marco out in the Supercup Match that we won, by the
way. We did not call him " merda " just to use their favourite
definition that describes perfectly what they really are :thmbdown:

Zlatan the gangster does not play for Inter. He playes for........
Black&White Old B@tch, Mistress of Thefts and Doping. To say
nothing of her husband, Pimp Hunchback :howler: :howler:

Ibra, the hideous gangster in the worst mob of Italy :thmbdown: :thmbdown:

All the worst. :thmbdown:
 
#4 ·
Fantômas said:
MImagine what Zlatan would do if he was a defender though! :eek:
Keep imagining :rollani:.. but I already SAW what matrix did...

1 q: would you all be defending him if he's in another club or worse.. in Juve?? ;)
 
#5 ·
Antzh said:
Keep imagining :rollani:.. but I already SAW what matrix did...

1 q: would you all be defending him if he's in another club or worse.. in Juve?? ;)
How many times did I question Montero? Hmmm?

And I know what Zlatan is like. That's not to say I'll start a lot of threads about him just because he's not on my team.
 
#6 ·
Fantômas said:
How many times did I question Montero? Hmmm?
Fair enough... :)


although.. I don't really see a thread dedicated to Montero in Juve's forum esp. after he made a bad tackle..

Fair is fair ok? He made a bad tackle.. every defenders do that..

The problem was not just the bad foul.. the problem was that tackle could lead to bad injury.. but hey.. if that merits a thread in Inter's forum.. so be it... :)
 
#7 ·
Antzh said:
Fair enough... :)


although.. I don't really see a thread dedicated to Montero in Juve's forum esp. after he made a bad tackle..

Fair is fair ok? He made a bad tackle.. every defenders do that..

The problem was not just the bad foul.. the problem was that tackle could lead to bad injury.. but hey.. if that merits a thread in Inter's forum.. so be it... :)
I think that for most of us, the thread represents a tribute to him not for the tackle itself but as a show of support in spite of the stick he's been getting.

His reputation certainly precedes him and he is a player who does experience these rushes of blood once in a while. Not only in relation to making bad tackles but also other silly moves that hurt the team.

However, he IS a very good player in spite of all of this. And he DOES tackle well although most people will prefer not to talk about this and harp on about the more juicy bad tackles instead.

Matrix alternates between the clean and the dirty. Montero preferred to be dirty - that was his style. But he was very effective - one of the very best defenders in Serie A in his day.

I always thought Montero was an excellent player and had a measure of respect for his game but I didn't like him for 2 reasons:

1) He played for Juve, obviously. :D

2) He used to play for Peñarol in Uruguay which was the main rival of Recoba's old club - Nacional Montevideo!
 
#9 ·
Materazzi 'not a bad lad'
Reuters

Italy and Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi has had enough of being the hate figure of Serie A, following two weeks in which he's been publicly called an "animal" and a "delinquent".

Last week, the 32-year-old central defender came in for strong criticism from journalists, television pundits and even politicians after his appalling foul on Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic during Inter's 2-0 defeat to Juventus.

While he says he can handle criticism, Materazzi believes the insults have gone too far.

"When a player like me goes on to the field he is transformed and maybe some people don't like the way I behave on the pitch.

"But when you are insulted in all of the stadiums in Italy, even in those in which you have never set foot before, then that means that something is wrong," said Materazzi, who regularly faces chants of abuse in stadiums across the peninsular.

"In Italy we talk all the time about 'fair play' and English style stadiums and then you get these kind of chants. Why do we punish racial chants but not this kind of abuse?

"People need to remember that a footballer is also a person. If I was walking down the street and I called a passer-by a 'son of a ...' then the reaction might be quite strong," he said.

"Its one thing getting stick in places like Turin, Milan and Rome where there is a big rivalry (with Inter) but when you get called a 'son of a...' all over the country then I've obviously gone wrong somewhere," added the defender.

It is not hard though to work out why fans turn on Materazzi.

The foul on Ibrahimovic, replayed countless times on Italy's midweek football shows, was just the latest incident to put the centre half at the centre of attention.

A wild studs-up challenge on AC Milan's Andriy Shevchenko in a derby game in April 2003 was met with fierce criticism from Inter's rivals and the focus on Materazzi heightened when he lunged into Filippo Inzaghi during a pre-season friendly later that year.

Such was Materazzi's reputation among Milan fans that the club's official television station produced a video clip accompanied by rock music featuring the worst of his challenges on their players.

In February 2004, he was banned for two months after punching Siena's ex-Inter defender Bruno Cirillo in the tunnel at the San Siro. A bruised and bleeding Cirillo appeared on post-match television to denounce his former team mate who was not even playing in the game.

"I know I am not popular outside of Inter and the national side. I am paying for when my behaviour has been over the top and I know that I have my faults," Materazzi said.

"But when I go home I have my conscience in place and I think I can teach my kids how to behave," he added.

With Alessandro Nesta injured for Italy's last World Cup qualifier against Moldova on Wednesday, a formality given the Azzurri have already assured themselves of a place in next year's finals, Materazzi is likely to feature for Marcello Lippi's side and is in line for a place in the squad in Germany.

The defender is hoping that his presence in the national side will help improve his image and says that process has already started.

"On Saturday one of the ball boys asked me for a souvenir and when after the game I gave him my shirt he said 'you're not a bad lad'."

Updated: Mon, Oct 10, 2005 06:24:02 PM AEST
All photos copyright AAP
 
#10 ·
Inter Milan's Materazzi blasts Serie A fans
tribalfootball.com - October 11, 2005

Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi has hit out at Serie A fans who have continually barracked him.

Materazzi, who courted controversy last week for his X-rated tackle on Juventus striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, said: "Some of the stuff that is aimed at me is like racist singing.

"I know I do not have the best reputation amongst fans. But I do not understand the hatred that is directed at me from fans of teams I've never played, or at stadiums which I have never visited.

"If we want stadiums like in England, without the barriers, then we not only must improve the players but also the people who support the game.

"I know there is a long history between Juve and Inter, but the insults from fans is from an unexplainable hatred. It's right to punish those that shout racist insults, but I think they should also punish those who continually insult without reason.

"It shouldn't just be down to the colour of skin to establish if a player has been insulted. If you're a white man, you can be equally offended from constant shouts of 'son of a ...' and the like."
 
#12 ·
Inter01 said:
To be honest, I liked the tackle. My opinion is that if you can not win a match the next best thing is to injure your opponents in the hope that it will effect them in the coming weeks. It is just a shame that he was not able to do likewise to Emerson, Nedved and Viagra. Materazzi is a :star:.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :thmbdown: :thmbdown: :thmbdown:
 
#15 ·
Inter01 said:
To be honest, I liked the tackle. My opinion is that if you can not win a match the next best thing is to injure your opponents in the hope that it will effect them in the coming weeks. It is just a shame that he was not able to do likewise to Emerson, Nedved and Viagra. Materazzi is a :star:.
Great attitude!! :rollani:

This post explains this threads...
 
#16 ·
Antzh said:
Great attitude!! :rollani:

This post explains this threads...
I don't actually agree with this view, but if he's being honest then respect his opinion as long as it's not against the rules.

Better than having a bunch of people coming together and shaking their heads and saying "terrible, just terrible" when they don't mean it.

My personal opinion is that I've seen worse tackles from Materazzi and so many other players who experience the occasional rush of blood. This one is more hyped up than usual.
 
#17 ·
What more do you whining bastards want? You got your three points and a five point lead in the championship. Like it or not, injury is part of the game. If you do not like it, watch chess.

But if you really want to talk about Materazzi, let's talk about him. The simple fact of the matter is that regardless of what Materazzi does on the field, he will NEVER get the credit he deserves. After the Cirillo incident Materazzi's attitude changed. He was by no means perfect but his attitude improved and I believe his on field conduct and performances also improved. Nesta's absence and Lippi experimenting with players saw Materazzi wear the national team armband. He has become a better player and Lippi appears to have faith in him otherwise he would not include him in the national team squad.

But the fact of the matter is that Materazzi is disliked and hated throughout the peninsula by opposition fans as well as football writers. Players in the Italian national team can have below average matches and next to nothing is said but when Materazzi plays below par he is criticised and when he has put in a good performance it is never good enough.

All you have to do is read Calcio Italia and the shit that Susy Companale writes and you will understand. I cant wait for her next round of shit when she will comment on Inter's loss to Juventus and Materazzi's "thugish" behaviour on the field (just a note Susy, if you are reading this, I think you are a bitch and if I had money for everytime you unjustly criticise Inter and Materazzi I would be loaded. Look out because if I see you on the street I'm going to break your jaw you fukcing whore).

My honest opinion is that Materazzi should not try and change his ways because even when he has made an effort and noticeable progress the necessary credit is never given. So I say fukc'em. Play your game Marco. Play it rough, play it dirty, play to hurt and play to win at all costs. Regardless of what commentators and opposition fans say, I still love you.

FORZA MARCO!
 
#18 ·
Inter01 said:
(just a note Susy, if you are reading this, I think you are a bitch and if I had money for everytime you unjustly criticise Inter and Materazzi I would be loaded. Look out because if I see you on the street I'm going to break your jaw you fukcing whore).
:howler: Funniest thing I've read in ages!

My honest opinion is that Materazzi should not try and change his ways because even when he has made an effort and noticeable progress the necessary credit is never given. So I say fukc'em. Play your game Marco. Play it rough, play it dirty, play to hurt and play to win at all costs. Regardless of what commentators and opposition fans say, I still love you.

FORZA MARCO!
:thumbsup:
I love the guy because he plays for the team like he means it.
 
#19 ·
Inter01 said:
To be honest, I liked the tackle. My opinion is that if you can not win a match the next best thing is to injure your opponents in the hope that it will effect them in the coming weeks. It is just a shame that he was not able to do likewise to Emerson, Nedved and Viagra. Materazzi is a :star:.
No disrespect man but thats just lame...
 
#22 ·
ninecats said:
I find correct to have a thread in favour of Materazzi as inother forums they use very bad.....Italian words to define
him. Yet they don't get banned.
Are you out of your mind?
Why would anyone be banned for disrespecting one of your PLAYERS in their own (not Inters) forums.

I'm a cynic of sorts myself so I can understand why having a guy like Materazzi is beneficial to a team, just like Montero was to us. That doesn't mean one has to condone obviously sick behaviour.

When Zlatan had a period last season where he was much too agressive most every Juve fan on this forum said that it was something he had to stop. That it was unacceptable. And he has stopped since his ban following the Delle Alpi game last season.

Still, here you have someone praising violence in football, and a moderator who says "to each his own". Flying the flag, huh?
Nothing can be more idiotic that standing up for stupidity or violence out of a sense of 'duty'.
Magnificent.
 
#23 · (Edited)
Wow... ain't Inter's FM an angry beast?? :D Easy mate.. rem the blood pressure :D

Anyway who here talked about the 3 points. we lost last season to you and yet you were not the champion.. ;) So get over it.. the season's still long..

Sure Marco give it all for his team, but that made me wonder how the hell di JZ:star: manage to give it all to Inter without trying to break someone's ankle.. ;) And worse he play it rough, play it dirty, play to hurt but still couldn't win it.

But since I know the behaviour of the FM here, I'm sure that there's no use in continuing this debate. And you can go break someone's leg or Susy's jaws. But hey.. now I know why you support Marco's tackling.. :howler:

Goodbye now, I guess there's no use to tell you to behave.. :D

Fantomas.. the above's not for u... :)
 
#24 ·
Fantomas, I consider you a good poster, please, this tyep of stuff like Inter01 said, should not even be allowed.

Materazzi is not a poor victim and he does not play for his team like he means it. That is what Inter fans have to say to protect their player. It is not just about the last game, but how he constantly is in the field to just fight... that is the problem, you know he will do it again. It was not accidental.
 
#25 ·
Electro Vegas said:
Fantomas, I consider you a good poster, please, this tyep of stuff like Inter01 said, should not even be allowed.

Materazzi is not a poor victim and he does not play for his team like he means it. That is what Inter fans have to say to protect their player. It is not just about the last game, but how he constantly is in the field to just fight... that is the problem, you know he will do it again. It was not accidental.
Electro, please read my other posts on this matter. I just think that Marco has been getting more stick than he deserves.

And here we have fans of other teams coming in and making claims as if no player (past or present) on their team has ever made a bad challenge (or ten) in their lives. :rolleyes:

Suddenly they are so righteous. Yet when they are faced with a similar tackle by their own player, they will always claim he was "going for the ball".

People forget that Montero, aside from several sick tackles, also decked Di Biagio during a game for seemingly no reason. People forget about all sorts of things - Zebina punching Recoba.

But let's sweep it all under the rug so that someone else can be blamed.

It's moronic. I'm prepared to accept that Materazzi has made some of these sick tackles intentionally. Why isn't anyone else willing to do the same for their own players?
 
#26 ·
Glen said:
Are you out of your mind?
Why would anyone be banned for disrespecting one of your PLAYERS in their own (not Inters) forums.

I'm a cynic of sorts myself so I can understand why having a guy like Materazzi is beneficial to a team, just like Montero was to us. That doesn't mean one has to condone obviously sick behaviour.

When Zlatan had a period last season where he was much too agressive most every Juve fan on this forum said that it was something he had to stop. That it was unacceptable. And he has stopped since his ban following the Delle Alpi game last season.

Still, here you have someone praising violence in football, and a moderator who says "to each his own". Flying the flag, huh?
Nothing can be more idiotic that standing up for stupidity or violence out of a sense of 'duty'.
Magnificent.

Glen I find you a knowledgeable poster and I have taken a liking to your way of thinking and your posts, however you are wrong here. Nobody is condoning violence here. Aggression in a player's game cannot be called violence. It is a part of the player's game and a tactical attribute.

I agree that Materazzi is a more aggressive defender than most defenders and often it goes over the top. I also believe he needs to tone it down, but if he doesnt, football wont go down the drain.

Inter01's stance is a controversial one, but it is a valid one nonetheless. He supported Materazzi's playing style and provided a valid reason, even if he got a lot of flak for it. I dont agree with it, but its a more convincing argument that many others I've read.

Throwing a flare at Dida was completely irresponsible and violent. Materazzi's actions, on the contrary were part and parcel of his playing style. It has its pros and cons tactically, but in the end the issue isnt as clear cut as "praising violence".

Perhaps your judgement is favoring Ibrahimovic a little?