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France boss praises Materazzi for getting Zidane sent off

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech believes Marco Materazzi should have been man-of-the-match in last year’s World Cup final and even player of the tournament, praising the Italy defender for his role in the sending-off of France playmaker Zinedine Zidane.

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Materazzi antics Domenech approval

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The heart follows the head

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‘Disappointed’ Rooney makes peace with Ronaldo

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Rooney makes peace with Ronaldo

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Eriksson was 'baffled' by Rooney stamp, says ref

Inter chief questions Materazzi ban

Inter Milan president Giacinto Facchetti has questioned FIFA’s decision to hand Italy defender Marco Materazzi a two-match ban for insulting Zinedine Zidane.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2006

Fourth official saw Zidane incident

FIFA are to open a disciplinary investigation into Zinedine Zidane‘s conduct in the World Cup final which led to the French captain being sent off.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2006

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.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2006

Zidane not red-carded on video evidence: FIFA

FIFA has insisted video replays played no part in Zinedine Zidane being sent off in last night’s World Cup final.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2006

Domenech rues Zidane dismissal

France coach Raymond Domenech admitted Zinedine Zidane’s moment of madness cost Les Bleus the World Cup.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2006

Italy claim World Cup crown for fourth time

Italy won the World Cup on penalties as Zinedine Zidane ended his wonderful career with a red card for a shameful headbutt.

Sun, 09 Jul, 2006

FIFA receive FA's Rooney submission

FIFA disciplinary chiefs will deal Wayne Rooney’s violent conduct charge before the end of the World Cup, it has been confirmed.

Fri, 07 Jul, 2006

Rooney awaits FIFA verdict on red card

FIFA’s disciplinary chiefs will begin to consider Wayne Rooney’s suspension tomorrow.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2006

PFA chief condemns Cristiano Ronaldo

Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor has condemned Cristiano Ronaldo’s actions prior to Wayne Rooney’s World Cup dismissal on Saturday.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2006

Ronaldo cleared over Rooney red card

Referee Horacio Elizondo insists Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo did not influence his decision to send off England striker Wayne Rooney in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2006

AFA hope Pekerman takes new role

Argentina remain hopeful Jose Pekerman will continue to be involved with the national side in some capacity.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

Ronaldo denies seeking red card for Rooney

PORTUGAL winger Cristiano Ronaldo has denied asking Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo to take action against England’s Wayne Rooney during the World Cup quarter-final.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

England suffer penalty heartbreak once more

England 0 Portugal 0 (Portugal win 3-1 on penalties after extra-time)

Sat, 01 Jul, 2006

Poll sent home from World Cup

Graham Poll has paid the price for his yellow-card blunder by being named among the 14 referees sent home from the World Cup.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2006

Switzerland top Group G

Switzerland 2 South Korea 0

Fri, 23 Jun, 2006

Ghana dominate Czech Republic in World Cup shocker

Ghana provided the biggest shock of the 2006 World Cup so far as they comfortably beat the world's second-ranked nation to keep alive their hopes of a place in the last 16.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006