In the 2006 World Cup final, Marco Materazzi’s confrontation with Zinedine Zidane became a defining moment. As the match entered extra time, tensions between the two players escalated. Materazzi, known for his physical defending style, had been closely marking Zidane throughout the game, frustrating the Frenchman. In a heated exchange, Zidane, feeling aggrieved by Materazzi’s … Continue reading ‘I don’t like it’ – Ex-Italian defender Marco Materazzi recounts infamous ‘headbutt’ incident with Zidane, says he regrets his actions