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Zinedine Zidane Reflects on 2006 Marco Materazzi Incident Ahead of France Clash With Italy
France head coach Zinedine Zidane has declared he has no regrets over his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final. As Les Bleus prepare to take on Italy, Zidane addressed the enduring memory of his final match as a player while embarking on a new managerial chapter.
Zinedine Zidane Takes Charge of France National Team after World Cup Heartbreak
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the French National Team, succeeding Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe finished the tournament as the Golden Boot winner with 10 goals and became the highest goalscorer in the tournament’s history. France’s title bid ended with a 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, before they were beaten 6-4 by England in the third-place playoff.