Butt out

For a team plagued with scandals, diving antics, and club uncertainties, Italy has triumphed. They will be doubtfully remembered as an outstanding team, let alone hailed as the deserving winners of the World Cup. A disastrous team, I'd say.

Zidane's infamous head-butt incident is certainly unpardonable, however serious the provocation may have been. Had he release a similar temper on the streets, a charge will be laid, that's for sure. It's a strange exit for a player of exceptional skills and fancy footwork on the pitch, though not particularly outstanding in France's first few opening matches, not to mention a suspension already in the bag. But to be sensationally sent off in a World Cup final is the cruelest blow to any professional soccer player wanting to end his international career on a high note.

What is done, is done. The world awaits in anticipation on what the great Zizou will say on that sour gesture that has attracted undivided attention.