Italy defender Marco Materazzi

They said what? Check out the latest bold claim, outlandish rant or hilarious sound bite from the world of soccer.

The latest entry comes from Italy defender Marco Materazzi:

"I did insult him, it's true. But I categorically did not call him a terrorist. I'm not cultured and I don't even know what an Islamic terrorist is."

"Him" is France forward Zinedine Zidane. Click here to read more about what Materazzi is saying about his statement to Zidane, which led to the head butt heard 'round the world.

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