Fifa to investigate provocation

[andre samuel]

Fifa have confirmed they will investigate what led to Zinedine Zidane's extraordinary reaction to Marco Materazzi's comments during the World Cup final.

Several theories have been forwarded as to what the Italy defender said to provoke such an angry response from the France captain, who was taking part in his final game before retiring.

Materazzi has denied calling Zidane a "terrorist" and some sources claim he insulted the Frenchman's family.

"Fifa will open a disciplinary investigation into Zidane's conduct to enable it to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident as exactly as possible," read a statement from the governing body.

If the Internazionale centre back is found guilty of making any racist remarks to Zidane, he can expect to be banned by the authorities.

Zidane was sent off for the offence and France went on to lose the final on penalties after their midfield maestro had gone closest to scoring in extra time when forcing a flying save out of Gianluigi Buffon.

[MickeyRat]

Why even bother. He say..he say.  Next thing a facking lip reader will be assigned the case.  Look, I eh saying the fella eh say something messed-up, but the bottom line is NO ONE HEARD what was said.  Zidane wrong for botting the man during the game. 

He should of waited like a real Trini until Materzzi board the Maxi for the ride back home, and he, Henry, and Saha pelt some fackin big-stone in he ass.

Bullshit.

[Carib-Briton]

Why even bother. He say..he say.  Next thing a facking lip reader will be assigned the case.  Look, I eh saying the fella eh say something messed-up, but the bottom line is NO ONE HEARD what was said.  Zidane wrong for botting the man during the game. 

He should of waited like a real Trini until Materzzi board the Maxi for the ride back home, and he, Henry, and Saha pelt some fackin big-stone in he ass.

Bullshit.