'It's my fault' - Gianluigi Buffon admits his role in Zinedine Zidane's red card for headbutting Marco Materazzi in 2006 World Cup final
Goal | 22.04.2026 22:00
"I remember it well," Buffon said. "When Zidane hit the ball he headed with such strength and a kind of nastiness. It was as if he had connected with his foot rather than his head because it was so fast. I knew he was convinced he had scored. So he was frustrated that I saved it but, being the incredible champion he is, I believe he also appreciated my save in the end."
