Zidane was provoked into headbutt- Gallas

France defender William Gallas today claimed that Marco Materazzi must have severely provoked Zinedine Zidane for the midfielder to headbutt Italy‘s defender.

France defender William Gallas today claimed that Marco Materazzi must have severely provoked Zinedine Zidane for the midfielder to headbutt Italy‘s defender.

Zidane was sent off in Les Bleus’ World Cup final defeat against Italy – his final football match.

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