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“I apologise to the millions of children who saw this act, and to the educators who teach what should and should not be done.”

Source: Interview with Michel Denisot, Canal+, 12 July 2006

Context Three days after being sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the World Cup final, his last professional match, Zidane gave his first explanation on French television.

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Zinedine ZidaneFrance / Algeria · b. 1972
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