What did Marco Materazzi say to Zidane?

What did Marco Materazzi say to Zidane?

"After the third clash, I frowned and he retorted: 'I'll give you my shirt later'. I replied that I'd rather have his sister than his shirt." So they're the words from Materazzi that made Zidane see red when the entire world was watching his every move.

Did Materazzi ever apologize to Zidane?

He had scored France's goal in the first half and our coach (Marcello Lippi) told me to mark him. After that first brush between us, I apologised but he reacted badly," Materazzi recalled.

What did Materazzi say about Zidanes sister?

At first, reports claimed Materazzi had insulted Zidane's mother. However, comments from the Italian years later denied that - admitted that it was his sister that he spoke about. “My mother died when I was 15, I would never have insulted his,” Materazzi said in 2017. “I spoke about his sister.”

Who did Zidane head Utt?

Marco Materazzi Zinedine Zidane had rammed his head into the Italy defender's chest during extra time of the 2006 World Cup final after Marco Materazzi said something to him. Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt on Italy's Marco Materazzi remains one of FIFA World Cup's most intriguing stories.

What did Zidane do?

Zinedine Zidane, byname Zizou, (born J, Marseille, France), French football (soccer) player who led his country to victories in the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship. He later found success as a manager.

Did Zidane and Beckham play together?

Former England star David Beckham moved to Real Madrid in the summer of 2003 leaving Manchester United after playing at the club for 11 years. ... Beckham joined a host of star players like Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Raul and Roberto Carlos at Los Blancos.

How old is Zidane now?

49 years (J) Zinedine Zidane/Age

Who is Zidane sister?

Lila Zidane Zinedine Zidane/Sisters

Did France lose the World Cup because of Zidane?

Italy's Andrea Pirlo was awarded the Man of the Match, and Zidane was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. The final served as a key match in the France–Italy football rivalry, coming after Italy were defeated by France in the UEFA Euro 2000 Final....Statistics.

	Italy	France
Red cards	0	1

What does headbutt mean?

: a violent blow with the forehead or crown of the head especially into the face or head of another person I took the offensive next, figuring a headbutt to the bridge of his nose would be a strategic response …—