"109: Countdown, ignition. Tangles with Materazzi, apparently harmlessly, going for cross. |Play has moved down the pitch when Zidane exchanges words with Materazzi, walks away and smiles wistfully.| Continues to walk, but, as Materazzi appears to mumble further remarks, turns and launches forceful headbutt into Italian’s chest."
I think that's waht earned him the harsh words.. to which he responded with a head butt.. fool
Well, Zidane is a great athlete no doubt.. but sadly he's the only one responsible for his undoing... tarred with loss, and feathered with stupidity. going down in flames.. at least he went out doing what he truly felt had to be done.