'It's my fault' - Gianluigi Buffon admits his role in Zinedine Zidane's red card for headbutting Marco Materazzi in 2006 World Cup final
Buffon's Crucial Save Preceded Zidane's Infamous Headbutt
Gianluigi Buffon has opened up on the most infamous moment in World Cup history, jokingly claiming responsibility for Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness in the 2006 final. The legendary goalkeeper believes his own heroics between the sticks pushed the French icon over the edge before his shocking headbutt on Marco Materazzi.
Reflecting on the 2006 World Cup Final
In a wide-ranging interview with The Guardian following the release of his book, 'Saved', Buffon reflected on the 2006 World Cup final and his role in the dismissal of French maestro Zidane. Moments before the infamous headbutt, the Italian goalkeeper produced a world-class reflex save to deny a powerful Zidane header that seemed destined for the back of the net.
- Gianluigi Buffon made a crucial save on Zinedine Zidane before the headbutt incident.
- The incident occurred during the 2006 World Cup final.
- Zinedine Zidane was sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Gianluigi Buffon jokingly claims responsibility for Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness.
Buffon's Insight into the Incident
Buffon jokingly claimed that his actions may have contributed to Zidane's outburst, providing insight into the high-pressure situation that led to one of the most memorable moments in football history.
