Lilian Thuram, former defender of the French national team, hasn’t forgotten the infamous headbutt incident involving Zinedine Zidane and Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final against Italy. In a recent interview with DeporTV, Thuram openly criticized Zidane, suggesting that his actions were responsible for France’s defeat in the final.
Thuram expressed his belief that Zidane was in the wrong, stating, “It seems normal to me to say that Zidane was wrong. Any of us can make mistakes in life, but I don’t agree that, as some would have you believe, he was right. Because he wasn’t right. He was wrong.” Thuram emphasized the impact of Zidane’s actions on the team’s efforts to achieve their goal, implying that it made their task nearly impossible.
Thuram’s remarks may not sit well with Zidane, who is now an assistant coach at Real Madrid. The incident remains a memorable and controversial moment in football history, and opinions on Zidane’s actions continue to be debated.
Tags: Lilian Thuram, Zinedine Zidane, Marco Materazzi, 2006 World Cup, France, Italy
