Why the fuss?

I’m one of the few who missed the final. So when everyone talked about head-butting (I had graphic thoughts in my mind!), I looked it up in wikipedia. Do you know what example they quoted? I don’t know if the world is flat, but it sure is fast!

What he did cannot be condoned but sportspersons involving in verbal abuse or clashes is not uncommon. Maradona is known for his mercurial character and violent acts on field. Australians are so notorious for sledging in the game of cricket that they developed it like an art. Because of the occasion, the press employs lip readers to find out what provoked the great man. It’s called public interest reporting.

Too bad the story has put a shadow on the glorious run the Italians had throughout the world cup. Normally notorious for underhanded tactics to win penalties, Italians played with compact defense and great goalkeeping. Let’s cheer them for the entertainment and salute the man who treated us with his ball skills.