Zinedine Zidane has no regrets over Materazzi headbutt before France return

Zinedine Zidane says he does not regret headbutting Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, although he admits he is not proud of the incident.

The France manager is preparing for Friday’s Nations League meeting with Italy, which will be played at a sold-out Stade de France.

The incident occurred during extra time in Zidane’s final appearance as a player. He was sent off after striking Italy defender Materazzi with his head before Italy won the final on penalties in Berlin.

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Asked about the moment, Zidane said the images would remain part of his public memory because they continued to be shown.

“Those pictures will always be there to remind me of what happened in 2006, because they are shown constantly,” he said, according to France 24.

Zidane was speaking at a news conference at Stade de France, the venue for Friday’s match.

“Fortunately, that was not the only thing I did. There were other, more beautiful things, so I try to think more about the positive aspects,” he added.

“I do not regret it, because it was part of my career.”

Zidane said he had not spoken to Materazzi since that night in Berlin. He also explained that, at the time, he had not expected to become a manager and believed his playing career had ended in particularly difficult circumstances.

“In 2006, I did not know that I would become a manager. I thought that was the end of everything, so it was very difficult for me,” he said.

However, the former Real Madrid manager insisted he had never tried to excuse the incident.

“I am not proud of what happened. I have said that again and again, but it is part of my career. You cannot do only great things,” said Zidane.

The 54-year-old took charge of France in late July, succeeding his former international team-mate Didier Deschamps, who left the role after 14 years in charge.

Zidane has won both of his matches as France manager so far, with his side recording 1-0 away victories against Turkey and Belgium in the Nations League.

Friday’s match will mark Zidane’s return to Stade de France, where he retains a significant symbolic place among French supporters. The stadium, the national venue north of Paris, is expected to host about 80,000 spectators.

“It will be a very emotional moment,” said Zidane, whose last appearance as a player at the ground came in a friendly against Mexico in 2006.