Zidane's Panenka: The Only One of His Career in 2006 Final
Zidane's only panenka came in the 2006 World Cup final vs Italy, a daring penalty that hit the bar and stunned Buffon, defining his final match.
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Zidane's only panenka came in the 2006 World Cup final vs Italy, a daring penalty that hit the bar and stunned Buffon, defining his final match.
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Zinédine Zidane admits he would have tried another Panenka in the 2006 World Cup final shootout against Italy, after his iconic chip over Buffon in regulation.
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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.