Zidane’s willingness to headbutt Materazzi makes him more of a hero, not less. Admittedly, since France went on to lose, he’s something of a tragic hero, but a hero none-the-less. If someone insulted my race, or my religion (if I had one), I wish I’d be as ready to attack them, no matter what the [...]

This is the opening match in World Cup 2006.
Superb goal from Germany. Very interesting game, especially for the opening.