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scut farkus
03-19-2009, 10:27 AM
Don't think this has been posted.
http://www.mississauga.com/article/25151


Zinedine Zidane, Fabien Barthez, Christian Vieri and other international players are setting up camp at Hershey SportZone this summer to train for a series of charity matches in Canada.
The Toronto game goes June 26 at BMO Field, and the others will be played in Montreal and Vancouver.


It says they'll be playing against an "all-star Canadian squad." Wonder if any Canadian TFC players are planning on showing up... They are in Salt Lake the day after.

Nodoubtguy
03-19-2009, 10:33 AM
check out this site....
http://www.riversideworldwide.com/

tickets on sale already??
Think I'll be calling my ticket rep for info on this.....

renda-10
03-19-2009, 10:35 AM
check out this site....
http://www.riversideworldwide.com/

tickets on sale already??
Think I'll be calling my ticket rep for info on this.....
how do you get a ticket rep and what do they do?

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:37 AM
wow..... I want my seats now!!!

Nodoubtguy
03-19-2009, 10:37 AM
how do you get a ticket rep and what do they do?

my TFC rep, the game is at BMO so they should have some info on it.....

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:37 AM
how do you get a ticket rep and what do they do?



if you have a TFC season seat package, you'll have a rep.

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:40 AM
yeah, just emailed my rep.

Whoop
03-19-2009, 10:42 AM
Let the DP rumours begin!

Ageroo
03-19-2009, 10:44 AM
my TFC rep, the game is at BMO so they should have some info on it.....


Let us kow what you find out Sal...I am too lazy to call my rep....:)

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:44 AM
Let the DP rumours begin!




and our DP is....
























http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41852000/jpg/_41852404_barthez2416.jpg


*pass*

Pinkie
03-19-2009, 10:46 AM
I AM SO THERE NO MATTER THE PRICE


i would love love love love love love love love love love love love to see zidane live in person in front of me
barthez as well

vieri..eh not so much

goddamn it would be an awesome day

Nomad
03-19-2009, 10:48 AM
I would donate my left nut to see Zizou.

But why is this info just in some smalltime article on a smalltime website? Why has no one ever heard of this before? This would be huge news and this is all the press it gets??

Nodoubtguy
03-19-2009, 10:49 AM
I'm not even a Frenchie and I'm excited at the chance to see Zizou in person!!

I just left a message for my ticket rep asking if he has any info on this.....

Red CB Toronto
03-19-2009, 10:50 AM
The southend is $42.00, a little pricey

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:50 AM
just heard from my rep:

Just spoke with BMO Field. They were sort of shocked with it. I would
not proceed just yet.

Whoop
03-19-2009, 10:52 AM
I would donate my left nut to see Zizou.

But why is this info just in some smalltime article on a smalltime website? Why has no one ever heard of this before? This would be huge news and this is all the press it gets??

Press: Who is Zizou?
Promoter: Member of the '98 World Cup Champions, former World Player of the Year, etc
Press: So, he's not married to Victoria Beckham?
Promoter: no
Press: Oh. *sigh*

Nodoubtguy
03-19-2009, 10:53 AM
Press: Who is Zizou?
Promoter: Member of the '98 World Cup Champions, former World Player of the Year, etc
Press: So, he's not married to Victoria Beckham?
Promoter: no
Press: Oh. *sigh*

Promoter: Remember the headbutter??
Press: ahhhhhhh

Ageroo
03-19-2009, 10:53 AM
I tried to order through the second link......error! As well searched for the event on ticket bastard....nothing!

Maybe this is our International Friendly??????? :)

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:54 AM
Press: So, he's not married to Victoria Beckham?



http://www.xxy.com.br/home/zidane_veronique_6233.jpg


He's not doing to shabby.

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:55 AM
Maybe this is our International Friendly??????? :)

TFC vs. Zidane.


my money is on the french guy.

drewski
03-19-2009, 10:55 AM
Let the DP rumours begin!

the corinthians coach has already mentioned bring Zizou there to play with his old buddy Ronaldo

Ageroo
03-19-2009, 10:56 AM
TFC vs. Zidane.


my money is on the french guy.

It would definitely be the hottest ticket in town if TFC played against them.....

alexintoronto
03-19-2009, 10:56 AM
http://mississauga.com/article/25151

Email the guy and find out if it's legit:

jchin@mississauga.net (http://mississauga.com/article/jchin@mississauga.net)

Whoop
03-19-2009, 10:57 AM
^^
Parkie I know he is. And we here all know about Zizou and how great he was.

Remember that SNL skit with Mike Myers, "If it's not Scottish, it's crap", well in North America, i.e. press, "If it's not Beckham, it's crap." :noidea:

ACSertL
03-19-2009, 10:57 AM
I tried to order through the second link......error! As well searched for the event on ticket bastard....nothing!

Maybe this is our International Friendly??????? :)

I was thinking this as well, but the ticket marked International Friendly in the ST package was also labelled 'for the Carlsberg Cup' so I would assume that it may be for a match like we had with Pachuca last season.

I will be watching this thread with much interest.

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:57 AM
hell.... I'd go out to Mississauga to see them, and that's saying a lot!

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:58 AM
funny... the missaussage,com article reviews this movie:

http://www.tribute.ca/tribute_objects/images/movies/Little_Zizou/poster.jpg

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 10:59 AM
^^
Parkie I know he is. And we here all know about Zizou and how great he was.


I was refering to your 'Victoria Beckham' comment by posting a pic of his wife.

clearly, everyone here knows who he is.

olegunnar
03-19-2009, 11:00 AM
check out this site....
http://www.riversideworldwide.com/

tickets on sale already??
Think I'll be calling my ticket rep for info on this.....

Not saying it's a fake site but that site is sketchy. Paypal links?...lots of pictures very little info.

Might be best to wait a bit til some more details are made public.

Red CB Toronto
03-19-2009, 11:00 AM
We should plan on going out to see them train in Toronto, someone find out their practice sked.

DVS
03-19-2009, 11:00 AM
If there is a "headbutt Zizou" tent for charity before or after the game I'd be delighted to pay any price

Ageroo
03-19-2009, 11:00 AM
Not saying it's a fake site but that site is sketchy. Paypal links?...lots of pictures very little info.

Might be best to wait a bit til some more details are made public.

My bet is a pyramid scam.......:D

Whoop
03-19-2009, 11:01 AM
I was just trying to illustrate to Nomad, how come this isn't bigger news.

Just find if it's not Beckham-related it gets no play. Which is why I'll be happy when he's gone... but that's for another thread.

It will be interesting to see how much play this gets though.

Whoop
03-19-2009, 11:01 AM
My bet is a pyramid scam.......:D

Nah, ponzi scheme.

olegunnar
03-19-2009, 11:01 AM
My bet is a pyramid scam.......:D

Pyramid scams are so 1990s....it's albout the Ponzi schemes now!

gtaguy
03-19-2009, 11:02 AM
TFC vs. Zidane.


my money is on the french guy.

Only if he head butts the whole team....

olegunnar
03-19-2009, 11:02 AM
Nah, ponzi scheme.

damn you fast typer!

Ageroo
03-19-2009, 11:02 AM
Pyramid scams are so 1990s....it's albout the Ponzi schemes now!


Now I feel old! THANKS....:p

Eastend
03-19-2009, 11:10 AM
It won't be against TFC if it is the 26th of June...or any Canadian TFC players as TFC play @ RSL the next day.

mlsintoronto
03-19-2009, 11:12 AM
um....I just checked. They are in the process of setting up a something at BMO Field (not associated with TFC). but I wouldn't order tickets just yet.

Pinkie
03-19-2009, 11:13 AM
^^so this might actually happen

holy crap!

olegunnar
03-19-2009, 11:17 AM
Who says the best players in the world won't play on turf? :hide:

King Tut
03-19-2009, 11:28 AM
I've seen Zidane play live before, and met him and all of Real Madrid at the Marriott in Cairo, but the douchebag security guards in Egypt, prevented me from taking a picture with the legend himself as they rushed him into a press conference. All I want is a picture and autograph from Zidane, Vieiri and Barthez. I don't care so much about watching them at BMO Field. A good trip to their hotel and some pics/autographs will do it up for me. :)

VPjr
03-19-2009, 11:53 AM
um....I just checked. They are in the process of setting up a something at BMO Field (not associated with TFC). but I wouldn't order tickets just yet.

I think Paul's advice is very sound.

I would suggest holding onto your money for now. Some associates of mine have had dealings with the promoter of this event. I think it would be better to hold off on ordering tickets for a bit...

I'm not saying its a scam because it very well might be totally legit but I think caution is justified. If there is a formal press conference with all the promised players in attendance, then I'll gladly buy tickets.

Technorgasm
03-19-2009, 12:11 PM
a Football great has come to BMO field. Everytime New England Revolution plays us.

His name is Steve Nicol

and he is their coach.

1981 - 1995 Defender - LIVERPOOL FC - 343 App. 36 Goals
Scotland National Team - 27 App.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p240/jayman76/janmolby.jpg

Nodoubtguy
03-19-2009, 12:18 PM
Yeah, just got off the phone with my rep....said he saw this link for the first time today. Told me to hold off, but the promoters are talking to BMO about it now.....

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 12:18 PM
can we bribe zidane into sticking around one extra day?

I'd pay my entire seasons ticket price again to watch him headbutt Beckerman

mlsintoronto
03-19-2009, 12:20 PM
can we bribe zidane into sticking around one extra day?

I'd pay my entire seasons ticket price again to watch him headbutt Beckerman

I would too...but that game is in Salt Lake.

ACSertL
03-19-2009, 12:21 PM
can we bribe zidane into sticking around one extra day?

I'd pay my entire seasons ticket price again to watch him headbutt Beckerman

That would be after his opening 20 minute hat-trick though right? :)

AL-MO
03-19-2009, 12:22 PM
I think Paul's advice is very sound.

I would suggest holding onto your money for now. Some associates of mine have had dealings with the promoter of this event. I think it would be better to hold off on ordering tickets for a bit...

I'm not saying its a scam because it very well might be totally legit but I think caution is justified. If there is a formal press conference with all the promised players in attendance, then I'll gladly buy tickets.

I would have to agree with Dino.

Kevvv
03-19-2009, 12:23 PM
Not saying it's a fake site but that site is sketchy. Paypal links?...lots of pictures very little info.

Might be best to wait a bit til some more details are made public.


You want sketchy, check out these guys:

http://www.woahaward.com/info/aboutus.php


If you're wondering why I pick on these guys, go back to the Riverside side and hover over a link...

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 12:26 PM
hmmm.... maybe I should just call Zidane personally and ask if he's sure the event is happening.

Kevvv
03-19-2009, 12:35 PM
Good idea, distract him while I take his wife to dinner.

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 12:38 PM
Good idea, distract him while I take his wife to dinner.


sorry, but I don't think you'll win her over with a trip to TGFridays.

Kevvv
03-19-2009, 12:40 PM
Well I'm not letting this coupon go to waste

Tintin
03-19-2009, 12:47 PM
It sounds like a hoax to me but we will see. Check this link. Some dudes in China were able to con alot of people with a fake Daft Punk concert!

http://shanghaiist.com/2009/02/09/daft_punk_showing_shanghai_the_digi.php

JonO
03-19-2009, 12:49 PM
Kevvv: Take Parkdale...

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 12:50 PM
It sounds like a hoax to me but we will see. Check this link. Some dudes in China were able to con alot of people with a fake Daft Punk concert!

I heard that a similar thing happened in Belgium with a RUSH concert.

Kevvv
03-19-2009, 12:51 PM
Does TGIFridays even have poutine?

Kevvv
03-19-2009, 12:55 PM
I heard that a similar thing happened in Belgium with a RUSH concert.


Have a look at the other website and other businesses connected with these people, and you'll be humming 'Fly By Night'

Parkdale
03-19-2009, 12:58 PM
also, I heard Danny Dichio was going to Dj a NYE party at the Direct Energy center.


remember that load of bull?

loconet
03-19-2009, 01:21 PM
That site and domain information (company who owns it runs some hot people whatever bs rating contest?*) seems shady as hell.

Would love to go but this smells fishy. Post any info you guys get from your reps please!


*http://www.woahaward.com/chungcity/index.php

Tintin
03-19-2009, 01:31 PM
Nothing on The Zidane Official Website either...On there they talk about other events he will go to but nothing about this....

anto7
03-19-2009, 01:35 PM
a Football great has come to BMO field. Everytime New England Revolution plays us.

His name is Steve Nicol

and he is their coach.

1981 - 1995 Defender - LIVERPOOL FC - 343 App. 36 Goals
Scotland National Team - 27 App.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p240/jayman76/janmolby.jpg
Too bad you attached a picture of Jan Molby !!!

loconet
03-19-2009, 01:57 PM
Too bad you attached a picture of Jan Molby !!!

HAha.

Probably wanted this guy ..

http://www.lfchistory.net/images/profiles/player_nicol.jpg

anto7
03-19-2009, 02:01 PM
HAha.

Probably wanted this guy ..

http://www.lfchistory.net/images/profiles/player_nicol.jpg
That looks more like the tough Scots bastard !

Technorgasm
03-19-2009, 02:09 PM
What the?

oh Jeebus!. .


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3100317743_ab4ff76e96_o.jpg


BETTER!

anto7
03-19-2009, 02:15 PM
That's more like it !

s2cazz
03-19-2009, 11:16 PM
Man you guys are really fucking with my emotions this year... first the rumor of Inter coming to Toronto, then a rumour of Vieri!!! This could quite possibly be the greatest year of my life!

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
03-19-2009, 11:21 PM
I would donate my left nut to see Zizou.

But why is this info just in some smalltime article on a smalltime website? Why has no one ever heard of this before? This would be huge news and this is all the press it gets??


Seen him play at euro2004 vs Croatia.....it was a treat for sure!

NateDoGG
03-19-2009, 11:40 PM
is this a 'zidane and friends' match?
wow where and when can we get tix?

Kevvv
03-20-2009, 10:22 AM
is this a 'zidane and friends' match?
wow where and when can we get tix?


Read the thread, click the links?

AL-MO
03-20-2009, 11:45 AM
Even though my organization (Toronto Soccer Association) has nothing to do with this event, someone just called me looking for information.

The person organizing this event is a Past President, but has no current affiliations.

I would SERIOUSLY recommend anyone wanting to attend this event to hold on until more details are finalized and made public.

Currently everything around this seems very sketchy.

loconet
03-24-2009, 11:45 AM
so a friend of mine sent me this link ..

http://www.mississauga.com/article/25151

Kevvv
03-24-2009, 11:50 AM
That looks legit

scut farkus
03-24-2009, 12:24 PM
so a friend of mine sent me this link ..

http://www.mississauga.com/article/25151

See first post. That's the link that started this discussion.

loconet
03-24-2009, 05:23 PM
See first post. That's the link that started this discussion.

duh!:p

Calvin
03-25-2009, 10:17 AM
Make sure you watch this full screen: Zizou

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=Zidane%3A+A+21st+Century+Portrait&emb=0&aq=f#

if you cant watch the full hour watch a 5 min version, its incredible w/ the high def.

Nodoubtguy
04-07-2009, 08:52 PM
anyone hear anything a little more concrete on this??

Oldtimer
04-08-2009, 07:28 AM
anyone hear anything a little more concrete on this??

The website looks really dodgy. They want you to sign up for some web service.

Nodoubtguy
04-08-2009, 07:48 AM
I guess its time to call my sales rep......

Detroit_TFC
04-08-2009, 09:11 AM
Seems to me Zizou is getting the itch to play again. He's been doing a lot of charity games lately.

Having said that, the site does look a bit dodgy. I hope they aren't selling a bag of nothing at high prices.

brad
04-08-2009, 09:34 AM
If this was firm, and Zizou was actually coming to Toronto to play, I think word would be out a little more widely.

InTheCrowd
04-08-2009, 03:38 PM
Guys please check with your ticket reps, I'd really like to get more information on this! Thanks!

Nodoubtguy
04-08-2009, 03:58 PM
just talked to my rep....he says nothing is confirmed at BMO as of yet....and that the site was told to take down ticket info as they don't have anything booked with BMO

giambac
04-09-2009, 01:25 PM
I AM SO THERE NO MATTER THE PRICE


i would love love love love love love love love love love love love to see zidane live in person in front of me
barthez as well

vieri..eh not so much

goddamn it would be an awesome day

yea I too would like to see Zidane in person so that I could personnally thank him for the fuckup he is an dfor helping my Azzuri side beat them in the World Cup.

What a moron he is.

s2cazz
04-09-2009, 01:31 PM
yea I too would like to see Zidane in person so that I could personnally thank him for the fuckup he is an dfor helping my Azzuri side beat them in the World Cup.

What a moron he is.
AMEN!!!!!! Forza Italia!