Why did you do that, Zizou?

Zinedine Zidane bid farewell to his international soccer career in dramatic fashion when he was sent out in the final minutes of extra time in the World Cup Finals against Italy this morning.

What was seen only as part of replays was Zizou head butting Marco Materazzi in the chest. The replays before that show words being exchanged between the two and Zizou walking away from Materazzi. The words continue and then Zizou suddenly turned and viciously head butted Materazzi in the chest.

Why he did it, we will hopefully find out in the next few days. All I can say is that something must have happened which was severe enough for Zizou to risk that kind of move which threatens to cloud his outstanding career.

So finally the World Cup has come to an end. The frenzy has died down. And Italy are crowned Champions for the 4th time in the history of the tournament. Now they are alone in second place behind Brazil for the most victories. Brazil of course has five of them.

I only feel that it was a sad end to a great finals game. A penalty in the first few minutes of the game, a cheeky Zizou chip from the spot which hit the bar and bounced into goal to give France the lead, a Materazzi header to level the score in the first half itself and then just great soccer from both sides.

Italy just showed the resolve and the discipline during the penalty shoot-out where they put all five balls in the back of the net. David Trezeguet, continuing his miserable performance through this tournament, hit the bar with his shot which bounced back out. He will remember that shot for the rest of his life.

So another month comes to a close. And we will not experience the frenzy for another four years. And that will be in South Africa.

Hopefully I will be able to go there to watch the matches rather than just watch them on TV.