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Elizondo Unveils Zidane Headbutt Talk
New details have emerged regarding the incident involving Zinedine Zidane's expulsion in the 2006 World Cup final. Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo explained that he did not personally witness the event but relied on the fourth referee’s report, which confirmed that Zidane headbutted Materazzi, leading to his direct expulsion. Elizondo assured that the decision was made after consulting with his assistants, even though none of them had seen the incident firsthand. He also mentioned that Zidane tried to persuade the referee that his decision was correct and expressed curiosity about the player's reaction following the red card. Zidane told him that the provocation from Materazzi was the reason for his reaction, although he later apologized for his actions. This incident remains one of the most controversial moments in World Cup history, and the match was ultimately decided by penalties, with Italy emerging victorious.
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