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How to become a global joke

ZidaneIt's easy. You're the captain of your national team in the final minutes of the final match of the World Cup. The score is tied, and as your side's legendary striker you will be needed shortly in the penalty kick shootout. Penalty kicks to decide who kisses the trophy. With a billion people watching, you decide that is the moment to punch out a guy on the other team with your head.

Italy over France 5-3 on kicks, with Zinedine Zidane in the dressing room. Video.

Photo: AFP/John MacDougall via Yahoo


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