Zidane's Headbutt: France's 2006 World Cup Trauma
Twenty years on, Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final remains a national trauma for France. The incident that ended a legend's career still resonates.
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Twenty years on, Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final remains a national trauma for France. The incident that ended a legend's career still resonates.
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Maikel Mesa of CD Tenerife is under investigation for a weekend street fight in La Laguna. He was not arrested but questioned, and the club plans a statement.
NWSL resumes its regular season on July 3, earlier than usual, to capitalize on the men's World Cup frenzy with a Summer of Soccer bus tour and marquee matches.