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 - 00:02

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

Zidane was sent off 20 minutes into extra time for head-butting Marco Materazzi in the chest, and after the match ended 1-1 Italy went on to win the penalty shoot-out 5-3, with David Trezeguet missing the crucial kick.

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