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Zidane Says 'No Regrets' over World Cup Headbutt as France Prepare to Meet Italy

Ahead of France's Nations League game against Italy on Friday, France football boss Zinedine Zidane insisted he had no regrets about headbutting Italy defender Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final – although added that he was not proud of his actions.

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France faces Italy on Friday, October 2nd for the third game of the League of Nations chickens. A special match of course for the player Zinédine Zidane, who brings back memories, not always happy.

Lean Left

France's coach talked about it before the match against Italy

·Italy
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France and Italy play in the Nations League. The focus is on French coach Zidane, 20 years after hitting Materazzi with his head in the 2006 SP final. Zidane says he is not proud, but he is not bitten by his conscience.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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The French team's coach, Zinedine Zidane, is about to experience a "big emotion" on Friday for her reunion with her garden at the Stade de France but also with Italy, 20 years after Marco Materrazzi's lead in the final of the 2006 World Championship.

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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The Blues' breeder has given himself without taboo to one of the outstanding gestures of his career as a player.

·Paris, France
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