This archive report was first published on 4 May 2020.
On May 9, 2006, a shocking moment in football history unfolded when Zinedine Zidane head-butted Marco Materazzi in the World Cup final. The incident marked the end of Zidane's illustrious career.
Fourteen years later, Materazzi has finally revealed the exact words he used to provoke Zidane's infamous head-butt. Speaking on Instagram Live, Materazzi explained that he had been marking Zidane during the match and had apologized after a minor brush between them.
However, Materazzi's words took a personal turn when he replied to Zidane's comment, 'I'll give you my shirt later,' by saying, 'I'd rather have your sister than your shirt.'
According to Materazzi, this was enough to trigger Zidane's anger, leading to the infamous head-butt. Materazzi's words have sparked debate, with some questioning whether his comment was truly the catalyst for Zidane's actions.
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