A Fatwa on FIFA, Muslim Players, and the Maginot Line…………..
“The reality is complex. Take left-back Éric Abidal, parents from Martinique, who converted to Islam on meeting his wife of Algerian descent and once said of his decision not to sing the French national anthem: “I took the time to read the words in detail and I don’t feel represented by this hymn.” He was pleased to be French, but not the France of “To arms, citizens!” Abidal is not alone in being a Muslim convert. Nicolas Anelka, sent home after insulting Domenech, also adopted Islam, as did Franck Ribéry on meeting his wife Wahiba (of North African descent). Romance in the projects happens with those who are there. France has become a land of Fatima Duponts without acknowledging it. When self-image and reality part company, when the differing worlds of a nation are strangers to each other, an explosion is always possible……..”
Shocking to see the Italians leave so soon. As for the French: I had strong doubts about them without Zinedine Zidane. I also enjoyed seeing the Chinese actors hired by North Korea to pretend they are North Korean families on vacation at the World Cup. They were cheering, waving flags, and swigging beer. The giveaway was that there was not a single picture of the tubby Kim Jong-Il. The winner will most likely be either Argentina or Brazil (you can consider this my latest fatwa).
I will order my first vuvuzela this week: I intend to use it at Qwest Field, maybe even Safeco. My wife says it will also be my last vuvuzela. We shall see.
Cheers
mhg
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