“I’m not proud”, Zidane’s confession about his breakdown

During a press conference ahead of France's Nations League match against Italy at the Stade de France, manager Zinedine Zidane reflected on his 2006 World Cup final headbutt on Marco Materazzi. Zidane admitted he is not proud of the incident, acknowledging that while it remains a defining part of his playing career, he holds no regrets.

Zidane emphasized that he prefers to focus on positive memories and the future of the French national team. The upcoming fixture marks a notable reunion against Italy following France's consecutive 1-0 away victories over Turkey and Belgium under his leadership.