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Zidane Glad He Was Sent Off in 2006

19 hours ago ago from KitKross Shirts

Almost four years later, Zinedine Zidane admits he was glad the ref sent him off in the 2006 World Cup final versus Italy. Everyone knows what happened; he slammed his head into the chest of Materazzi after an exchange of insults, and it was the most talked about incident of the World Cup in 06. But, it appears that Zidane agrees it was the right call to make. It’s good that Buffon signalled what I had done to the referee because it was ...

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Zidane glad head-butt was punished in World Cup

5 hours ago ago from ProReferee

Italy's Marco Materazzi falls on the pitch after being head-butted by France's Zinedine Zidane (R) during their World Cup 2006 final soccer match in Berlin in this July 9, 2006 file photo. France captain Zinedine Zidane was sent off in extra time after headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi in the Berlin World Cup soccer final with the score tied at 1-1. Materazzi had levelled the score after Zidane scored the opening goal from a penalty. Italy ...

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