Zidane's statue of headbutting shows 'moment of madness' or 'ode to defeat'

French soccer player Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt on Italian soccer player Marco Materazzi in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final has been immortalised in a statue now on display in Paris.

 

Zidane's statue of headbutting shows 'moment of madness' or 'ode to defeat'

 

A 5-meter (16.4 feet) high version of Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed's bronze statue Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi has been erected outside Paris' Centre Pompidou, one of the world's foremost modern art museums.

"This statue goes against the tradition of making statues in honour of certain victories. It is an ode to defeat," exhibition organizer Alain Michaud told Agence France Presse.

 

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Watch Video: Michael Vick of Philadelphia Eagles Kicks Ball to Washington Redskins' Cheerleader During NFL Match on Sunday

WASHINGTON – During a NFL match between Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins on Sunday Michael Vick kicked a ball on the sideline after a long run that smacked into the head of one of the Redskins' cheerleader.

Michael Vick apologized after kicking the ball to Redskins' cheerleader 

Vick apologized straight away, an amazing fact because Vick has never been the best at admitting his fault, and his apology was absolute refreshing. 

Vick repeated his statement of 'Sorry' when he was asked about his kick after the match.

"I apologize to the cheerleaders," Vick said. "That was a very bad gesture and can't let my emotions get the best of me, so sorry to the Redskins cheerleaders. I didn't mean to offend anybody."

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Watch Video: Nude Rugby Match Played Between Men (The Nude Blacks) and Women (Spanish Senoritas) in Dunedin, NZ

DUNEDIN, New Zealand – The Nude Blacks (men), Dunedin’s rugby side, took on Spanish Senoritas (women) (aka Spanish Conquistadores) in a strip rugby match at Dunedin Rugby Club, Kettle Park on September 10, 2011 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Nude Rugby Match Played Between Men and Women in Dunedin, NZ

Spanish Senoritas got the chance to play against the Nude Blacks after winning a video-based competition in this unofficial Rugby World Cup match.

 The rules were simple… every time the boys scored the Senoritas would put a piece of clothing on. Every time the Senoritas scored a try, they took a piece of clothing off.

The Spanish Senoritas won 25-20 which happened to be the first loss for the Nude Blacks in last 9 years.

Watch the video below, but beware … Video contains full frontal nudity.

VIDEO: San Jose Goalkeeper David Bingham Scored from Own Penalty Box in a Friendly Match Against West Bromwich Albion

In a friendly match between San Jose and English Premier League outfit West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday a very rare incident happened when San Jose goalkeeper David Bingham scored from his own penalty box.

San Jose Goalkeeper David Bingham Scored from Own Penalty Box

Bingham's 90 yard punt (82 metres) bounced over the head of his opposition tam’s goalkeeper Boaz Myhill before crossing the goal-line.

Bingham's long punt down field deceived his opposition’s counterpart Boaz Myhill - who was staring directly into a setting sun at Buck Shaw Stadium without wearing a cap.

San Jose won the match 2-1 courtesy to Bingham's moment of glory that helped his side to amazing triumph over their English opponents.

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Cycling to The Ashes - - Oli Broom: A Die hard Fan of Cricket Pedalled From England to Australia for Ashes Series

Oli Broom, a die hard Cricket fan, has knocked the charity world for a huge six - by cycling from England to Australia in time for the first Ashes Test. 

The 29-year-old, cricket lover, arrived in the Gabba ground in Brisbane on Wednesday after nearly 14 months of frantic pedalling.

Mr Broom, whose efforts raised more than £30,000 for charities the British Neurological Research Trust and the Lord's Taverners, set off on his bike from Lord's cricket ground on October 10 last year with 17 friends.

"When we reached England's south coast, they all turned around and went home," Mr Broom wrote on his website.

"I jumped on a ferry to France and later that evening began cycling across Europe.

Satnam Singh Bhamra (Bhamara): 7 Feet Tall 14-year-old Kid From India - - On The Way to Bang NBA With His Basketball Talent

It's hard being a tall teenager. I don't know this from experience, because I didn't break 5 feet until 9th grade, but I've been told that being awkwardly tall when you're preadolescence is torture. So what must life be like for Satnam Singh Bhamra, the 14-year-old kid from India who is 7 feet tall?

As you may have guessed, someone decided that he needed to play basketball. Interesting fun fact- no person from India has been drafted by or even played for an NBA team. So what makes this kid so special? Well, aside from the fact that he's SEVEN FEET TALL already?

"Satnam is on track to be a very, very good long-term basketball player,'' said Dan Barto, director of player development at IMG Basketball Academy, who recently returned from India where he conducted several coaching clinics. "His biggest weakness now is our biggest strength here when it comes to developing players -- neuromuscular firing -- overall body control. His potential is pretty amazing.'' 

This isn't just some genetic fluke, either. The Satnam Singh Bhamra's dad is two inches taller than him, and his dad's mom is 6' 9". I would imagine the ceilings in their house had to be pretty high. Either that, or they suffered concussions on a regular basis.

So yeah, the Satnam Singh Bhamra is still in his awkward, stages, but apparently he's already pretty thick and strong, and has a few more years of growing ahead of him. As basketball fans know, height isn't everything in the NBA. At least a modicum of skill is required. But for those uber-big guys, that's being generous. If you can stand in front of the basket with your arms up, and you're THAT tall, someone will want you. 

For the record, I'm now 5' 6". So no short jokes, please.


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