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Zidane’s words to the referee revealed
In the 2006 World Cup final, there was a famous moment during the match between France and Italy when Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi, resulting in his immediate expulsion. Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo revealed that the decision to issue the red card was not entirely clear-cut, as he did not see the incident directly and relied on his assistant referees for help in making the decision. The assistants had also not seen the event clearly. Prior to the headbutt, Zidane had scored the opening goal for the French team from a penalty kick, but the aggressive behavior of Materazzi sparked controversy and division over the reason behind the headbutt and its impact on the outcome of the final, which Italy won on penalties. This incident remains one of the most dramatic and debated moments in World Cup history, serving as the conclusion to Zidane's sporting career.
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