🚪 It wasn’t just Materazzi: how Zidane left his mark at the RB Stadium | OneFootball

Zinedine Zidane was on a mission during the 2006 World Cup. In the last major tournament of his career, the midfield star was determined to win another star for France.

On this mission, nothing and no one was allowed to stand in Zidane’s way—not even a door.

When France managed only a disappointing 1-1 draw against South Korea in their second group stage match, Zidane was so frustrated that he kicked a door in the catacombs of Leipzig’s Zentralstadion, causing significant damage to it.

Today, the Zentralstadion is called Red Bull Arena and is the home ground of RasenBallsport Leipzig. Yet, even 19 years after the World Cup, the remnants of Zizou’s outburst are still clearly visible.

The legendary door was never repaired. Instead, a golden frame was placed around the “crime scene” to immortalize this iconic moment.

Did professional provocateur Marco Materazzi do the same on his chest?

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📸 PASCAL PAVANI - 2006 AFP