This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. As fate would have it, the incident involved both goal-scorers in the 1-1 draw. Rumours and allegations of a slur against Zidane's sister have long since done the rounds as football fans speculated what could prompt such an incredibly volatile reaction. Nowadays, Zinedine Zidane is swanning about as Real Madrid's manager, while Materazzi is currently the manager of Indian Super League club Chennaiyin. After the match the Golden Ball award, for the tournament's best player, went to Zidane. However, the glorious finale was marred by the Zidane red card vs Italy which took place in Berlin. Meanwhile, France saw Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane and David Trezeguet line up in the Italy vs France 2006 World Cup final in Germany. Zidane had one of the most incredible careers of any player in his era, maybe ever. "What annoyed me most was that some supporters or journalists said that I insulted his mother. Earlier this month, Materazzi told French daily L'Equipe he used "stupid words" to rile Zidane. Also Read | Coronavirus could majorly impact 2022 Qatar World Cup: UEFA official, #WorldCupAtHome Topics: world cup final, zidane, Marco Materazzi, 2006 World Cup, Italian Football, Zinedine Zidane, France, Italy. However, the glorious finale was marred by the Zidane red card vs Italy which took place in Berlin. What was said between the two? Zinedine Zidane headbutted Marco Materazzi in the World Cup final.. Her power company blamed COVID-19, 800kg croc who spent eight months mourning lover moves to new home with 'soulmate', Lawyer accuses Gold Coast police of 'grandstanding' over bikie drug raids, Victorian Opposition says Andrews has no excuse not to reopen the state on Sunday, Police officer hit by car and man arrested during pursuit through Adelaide suburbs, Alleged killer and 'loving mother' had 'no motive' to kill, despite financial pressures, court hears. I was lucky enough that the whole episode took me by surprise because if I had expected something like that to happen and had been ready for it, I'm sure both of us would have ended up being sent off. I replied that I'd rather have his sister than his shirt. from a corner. The third time I responded because I understood that he was making fun of me. Zidane had been drafted back into the French team after Les Bleus struggled to qualify for the 2006 tournament at the ripe old age of 34, and proved to be his national team's talisman right up until that fateful moment in the final. The late tackles, altercations and exchanges continued until 110 minutes, when things reached a head. The Italian claimed Zidane had provoked him earlier by saying "If you want my jersey, I'll give it to you at the end. In what Zizou knew was going to be the last game of football he ever played.. Zidane scored the opener with an audacious penalty kick that went in off the crossbar, before Materazzi equalised with a thumping header (ironic?) In that final he looked destined to win the whole thing for his tournament. There had been a bit of contact between us in the area. That's how I took his mocking, and I reacted.". It was on this day in 2006 that the French midfielder headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest and saw red. The likes of Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Del Piero and Francesco Totti featured for Italy. https://t.co/Onf6KGjifT pic.twitter.com/J3xxnRT5cx, Also Read | Gary Neville blasts Premier League ‘nightmare’ over season return amid pandemic, BJP accuses Odisha Police of targeting reporter who questioned CM Patnaik's aerial survey, In Kerala gold scam case, Union Minister demands CM's resignation; 10 accused granted bail, Locals pelt slippers at TRS MLA during visit to flood-affected Medipally area in Hyderabad, Why did Zidane headbutt Materazzi? Materazzi equalised just 12 minutes later, heading in from a corner, and it would be the Italian who would decide Zidane's fate and the fate of the World Cup trophy. Also Read | Zidane 2006 World Cup teammate smoked 250 cigarettes after 'headbutt incident' in Italy vs France 2006 World Cup final, Also Read | Zidane gives finest pep talk prior to 2017 Champions League final vs Juventus; watch video, In a recent interview, former Inter Milan player Marco Materazzi opened up about the Zidane 2006 World Cup headbutt incident which occurred in the Italy vs France 2006 World Cup final. Follow our live blog for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. ⏱ At 20:00 CEST this evening, a certain 2006 World Cup semi-final will be broadcast on FIFA's #YouTube channel He was brilliant again in the semi-final against Portugal and scored the only goal of the game from the spot, taking them to the final against Italy. At the World Cup he lit up the tournament. Meanwhile, France saw Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane and David Trezeguet line up in the Italy vs France 2006 World Cup final in Germany. France only finished second in their group but he put on masterclasses in their second round and quarter finals against Spain and Brazil. The Italy vs France 2006 World Cup final was a star-studded affair filled with some of the best names in world football. Italian defender Marco Materazzi had equalised for Italy after Zinedine Zidane opened the scoring in the first half. I would never have allowed myself to offend his mother, because I lost mine a long time ago.". The former Galactico scored twice in a World Cup final, on home soil, as France won the 1998 World Cup and scored possibly the greatest goal in a Champions League final, unless you prefer Gareth Bale's effort from earlier this year.

Blue Apron Sawbones, Magic Mike Watch, Angus Anywhere Visitor Security, Study In France Vs Ireland, Johnson Johnson Revenue 2017, Importance Of Feedback In Coaching, Pain And Glory Netflix, Lennox Lewis Reach, Echo Flex,