[Tehsin]

For me, Zidane is still the second best player to come out of France. The young ones really need to take a look at Michel Platini. He may not have won the world cup but he has won al sorts of trophy's for France and his various club teams.

As for Zidane's exit, just go back couple of matches and you'll remember a similar incident involving Zidane. On that one, he headbutted the other guy on his head (not on the chest) so it shows that it's just who he is, a French born Algerian (or Algerian born French, doesn't matter which) thug. It's really sad though, I was really rooting for him today. He almost scored a second goal (header saved by the Italian keeper) in the first half of the extra time, which would have sealed the match for France.

As for what provoked it, Italy has a lot of problem with racist crowds in their soccer stadiums and won't be surprised if the Italian player said something to piss him off. Doesn't justify a headbutt. He is one of the greatest to ever play the game, on his last match, IN a world cup final, and an idol/role model for millions of fans/kids worldwide. It was simply shamful and he deserved to be thrown out of the game.