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Zidane's Headbutt: Iconic Red Card in 2006 Final
12 Nov
Summary
- Zidane received a red card for headbutting Materazzi in extra time.
- Italy secured the 2006 World Cup title by winning a penalty shootout.
- The match featured early goals from Zidane and Materazzi, ending 1-1.
The 2006 World Cup Final, held on July 9th in Berlin, was a historic match where Italy defeated France. The game, filled with intense drama, saw Zinedine Zidane score an early penalty for France in the 7th minute.
Italy responded in the 19th minute with a header from Marco Materazzi, leveling the score. The match remained tied 1-1 through extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.
The defining moment occurred in the 110th minute when Zidane received a red card for headbutting Materazzi. Italy proved perfect in the shootout, and Fabio Grosso scored the decisive penalty to clinch their fourth World Cup title.
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