Twenty years after being sent off in the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane faces Italy again on Friday, this time in a suit as France's coach. Zidane said he has no 'regrets' about the infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi, which ended his playing career in a red card. The match is a friendly in Paris, and Zidane's focus is on the future, not the past.
He expressed respect for Italy but noted the 2006 incident is behind him. The reunion highlights Zidane's transition from player to coach, with France seeking a win against the team that denied them the World Cup trophy.
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