I do know what you mean. Back then they burnt his house, lets hope they're a little more considerate with him this time 
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8757329.stm
Saifi 'slapped female journalist'
A female journalist has claimed Algeria footballer Rafik Saifi slapped her in the face after his side were knocked out of the World Cup.
"I was waiting for the Algerian players. When Saifi came I just moved away. I felt a hit," Asma Halimi told BBC World Service.
The journalist, who works for Algerian newspaper Competition, said she had a disagreement with Saifi a year ago.
"I will make [a] complaint with Fifa and the police," she added.
The BBC World Service's Richard Connelly witnessed the incident in the mixed zone - an area where journalists and players congregate - after the match.
"Rafik Saifi slapped the face of journalist Asma Halifi," said Connelly.
"She hit him back as a reflex.
"He then threw a bottle of sports drink which missed and had to be restrained from attacking her again."
The BBC understands the altercation comes after a year of bad feelings between the pair.
"Saifi took exception to an interview that she translated and published in her newspaper," explained Connelly.
"There was a similar incident between the two last year. She's going to complain formally to Fifa and to the police later on tonight."
Halimi says that Saifi threatened that she will come to harm in Algeria.
An Algerian federation spokesman said he had no information about the incident and so could not comment.
There was nobody immediately available from Fifa.
The Algerians had just been knocked out of the World Cup after losing to an injury-time goal by Landon Donovan of the United States.
Saifi 'slapped female journalist'
A female journalist has claimed Algeria footballer Rafik Saifi slapped her in the face after his side were knocked out of the World Cup.
"I was waiting for the Algerian players. When Saifi came I just moved away. I felt a hit," Asma Halimi told BBC World Service.
The journalist, who works for Algerian newspaper Competition, said she had a disagreement with Saifi a year ago.
"I will make [a] complaint with Fifa and the police," she added.
The BBC World Service's Richard Connelly witnessed the incident in the mixed zone - an area where journalists and players congregate - after the match.
"Rafik Saifi slapped the face of journalist Asma Halifi," said Connelly.
"She hit him back as a reflex.
"He then threw a bottle of sports drink which missed and had to be restrained from attacking her again."
The BBC understands the altercation comes after a year of bad feelings between the pair.
"Saifi took exception to an interview that she translated and published in her newspaper," explained Connelly.
"There was a similar incident between the two last year. She's going to complain formally to Fifa and to the police later on tonight."
Halimi says that Saifi threatened that she will come to harm in Algeria.
An Algerian federation spokesman said he had no information about the incident and so could not comment.
There was nobody immediately available from Fifa.
The Algerians had just been knocked out of the World Cup after losing to an injury-time goal by Landon Donovan of the United States.
Clinton joins USA celebrations
Former President Bill Clinton paid tribute to Team USA's "heart", as they booked their place in the second round
Bob Bradley's men topped Group C in dramatic fashion after an injury time winner from Landon Donovan gave them victory over Algeria and secured them a last 16 tie against Ghana on Saturday.
Clinton was in the stands in Pretoria, as a guest of honour, and made his way down to the dressing room after the final whistle to congratulate the team in person.
"It was an amazing game," he said. "But if this hadn't been the elimination game, even I would have said it should be a tie.
"I liked the fact that they didn't let either the disappointment of the last game or the frustration of having so many shots that didn't go in get them down."
The former White house resident also praised the side for their mental attitude, which he felt gave them the edge in the match.
"Every contest eventually becomes a head game - athletic contests, elections, even wars," he explained.
"I like people who don't quit though. We are not keen on quitters in my family. They had a lot of heart and they just kept playing."
http://www.roadtosouthafrica.football-italia.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,13059~2077741,00.html
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Former President Bill Clinton paid tribute to Team USA's "heart", as they booked their place in the second round
Bob Bradley's men topped Group C in dramatic fashion after an injury time winner from Landon Donovan gave them victory over Algeria and secured them a last 16 tie against Ghana on Saturday.
Clinton was in the stands in Pretoria, as a guest of honour, and made his way down to the dressing room after the final whistle to congratulate the team in person.
"It was an amazing game," he said. "But if this hadn't been the elimination game, even I would have said it should be a tie.
"I liked the fact that they didn't let either the disappointment of the last game or the frustration of having so many shots that didn't go in get them down."
The former White house resident also praised the side for their mental attitude, which he felt gave them the edge in the match.
"Every contest eventually becomes a head game - athletic contests, elections, even wars," he explained.
"I like people who don't quit though. We are not keen on quitters in my family. They had a lot of heart and they just kept playing."
http://www.roadtosouthafrica.football-italia.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,13059~2077741,00.html
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