Domenech rues Zidane dismissal

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

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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