Zidane insists ‘no regrets’ about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again

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New France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to come up against Italy again in his first home game in charge. The post Zidane insists ‘no regrets’ about Materazzi headbutt as France…

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