News about Marco Materazzi

A slew of notable figures travelled to Berlin's Olympiastadion to watch Spain 's triumph against England in the Euros 2024 final yesterday. Nestled among the thousands of fans was British and Spanish royalty, as well as leading politicians and sports stars. (Pictured 1. David Gill 2. Keir Starmer 3. Debbie Hewitt 4. Prince George 5. Prince William 6. Aleksander Ceferin 7. King Felipe of Spain  8. Infanta Sofia of Spain 9. Lisa Nandy 10. Gareth Bale 11. Luis Figo 12. Zlatan Ibrahimovic 13. Marco Materazzi)

On Wednesday night, the Manchester City legend showed he had not skipped a beat with his scoring ability as his Aguero Team took on La Mexicana Express. The play started with the Argentine receiving the ball on a turn on his team's side of the pitch. He then plays a one-two with his teammate to split their defenders. After finding the space, Aguero took a touch to settle the ball and another to push it forward before striking it with his right foot.

World Cup winner Marco Materazzi was seen fuming at his teammates in a 7-on-7 tournament on Wednesday as they suffered their second loss of the day. Materazzi is in North Carolina for The Soccer Tournament - which offers a $1million prize for the winning team - and is representing his former club Inter Milan along with ex-Serie A star Borja Valero. And the 2006 World Cup winner had a match to forget vs. Gracie FC, with Materazzi gesticulating towards his teammates and raising his voice during a nightmarish first half for his side, in video taken by Mail Sport.

Sergio Aguero was back in a Man City kit on Wednesday - and didn't take long to square up to an opponent as his team lost its opener at The Soccer Tournament. The Argentine, 36, retired in 2021 due to a heart condition but returned to the pitch for the a 7-on-7 tournament on Wednesday leading his aptly-named Aguero FC. But it wasn't the return to sky blue he would've hoped for as his team fell 6-3, with the Argentine star coming face to face with an opponent from Say Word FC in the second half.

Travis Kelce met French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane at the Miami Grand Prix - and joked afterwards that he was grateful not to be headbutted. Zidane was infamously sent off from the 2006 World Cup Final vs. Italy when he headbutted Marco Materazzi, reducing France to 10 men and helping Azzurri ultimately win on penalties. But Kelce - an investor into Alpine's F1 team - had a much friendlier interaction with Zidane on Sunday.

Marco Materazzi has admitted that he never saw Zinedine Zidane again after the Frenchman headbutted him in the 2006 World Cup final. In the final game of his career, the French star was discredited by wrangling with the Italian defender and striking against him with his head before Materazzi's side took the trophy. Materazzi, a retired Inter Milan player, keeps fit and plays occasional friendlies with his former Inter Milan colleagues, but does not want his professional career to be remembered solely for that moment in the 2006 final.

Marco Materazzi, an inductee into the Inter Milan hall of fame, has mused how he dished out a "good beating" to Mario Balotelli after winning the Champions League semi-finals over Barcelona in 2010. Balotelli's actions fortunately had no lasting impact on Inter's European campaign as they advanced past Barcelona in the second leg before defeating Bayern Munich in the final. The striker's departure from the club was confirmed in the summer as Balotelli left Manchester City to be a part of the club's new era, bringing an end to the club's hunt for their first Premier League title.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, eight games were played across Serie A, as the Italian top-flight's dramatic end draws closer. Inter Milan's eight-game winning streak was snapped by champions Napoli, although city rivals AC Milan struck five against a sorry Sampdoria. Monza won on Friday night, marking their impressive debut in Serie A, although Atalanta's future appears a bit more uncertain despite their 3-1 victory over Verona.

The rivalry affectionately christened the 'Madonnina' in honor of the glistening statue of the Madonna on top of Milan's cathedral. This is no ordinary affair. Milan has long been associated with its unrivaled wealth, fashion heritage, and sporting history, and rightly so. However, above all, pulsing through the veins of a city bursting with enthusiasm and zeal, it is also characterized by a divide. Both AC Milan and Inter Milan's derby means more than any other. Both these giants, who had previously lost their way and were captivated by misadulation, are revived and have returned to football's top table once more. Now, two legs are all that distinguish them from a shot at the unthinkable. And so, Mail Sport has looked at the battles that might determine the winner ahead of the first showdown.

Marco Materazzi has now revealed what he said to Zinedine Zidane to spark the infamous 2006 World Cup final headbutt (right). The shocking outburst of violence culminated in the France icon's immediate dismissal and played a significant role in France's loss on penalties to the Azzurri. Despite occasional hints, the discussions between Zidane and the Italian center-back have long been shrouded in secrecy.

It came following Nerazzurrrri's historic treble under their Portuguese king, who saw them win their first European trophy since the 1960s, as well as the Serie A championship and Copa Italia. In a recent interview with Italia Football TV, Mourinho was special because he knew the names of all our children and wives.' 'No one else had ever done this for me.' For me, it was not a big surprise, but it was not for my wife, who said, 'hello Daniela,' when he saw her and said, 'hello Daniela.' Mourinho, who beat Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Bernabeu, tried to escape on his own in the hopes that it would be his new home the following season after agreeing to handle Real Madrid.

This year's showpiece in Qatar may only be Australia's fifth appearance at a World Cup, but they have carved out a number of memorable moments from which the entire world has been watching. The Socceroos may not have the football experience of other nations at the tournament, but they have unquestionably brought up a few key moments at the tournament that should be proud of. Sportsmail takes a look at the five best scenes from Australia's previous appearances at the World Cup.