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The former French captain Zinedine Zidane’s 2006 World Cup final jersey is now up for auction. The Adidas shirt, bearing the number 10, was prepared for the match that marked the end of Zidane’s playing career but was never worn on the pitch. Auction house Aguttes has listed the item for sale online, with bidding starting on 25 October and ending on 7 November. The estimated opening bid is between €15,000 and €30,000. According to a statement from Aguttes, the jersey was won in an Adidas contest and has been kept by its owner since 2006. The match took place on 9 July 2006 in Berlin, where France faced Italy in the World Cup final. The game finished 1‑1 after extra time, and Italy won 5‑3 on penalties. Zidane, who captained France, was sent off in the second half of extra time after headbutting Italy’s Marco Materazzi. The incident followed a verbal exchange in which Materazzi allegedly used harsh language about Zidane’s mother and sister, though different accounts of the words have been reported. Zidane’s return to international football as the coach of the French national team adds further interest to the auction. The sale is being promoted as a unique opportunity for collectors to own a piece of a pivotal moment in recent football history. Article source: Adev&acaron;rul | Image credit: Adev&acaron;rul
The former French captain Zinedine Zidane’s 2006 World Cup final jersey is now up for auction. The Adidas shirt, bearing the number 10, was prepared for the match that marked the end of Zidane’s playing career but was never worn on the pitch. Auction house Aguttes has listed the item for sale online, with bidding starting on 25 October and ending on 7 November. The estimated opening bid is between €15,000 and €30,000. According to a statement from Aguttes, the jersey was won in an Adidas contest and has been kept by its owner since 2006. The match took place on 9 July 2006 in Berlin, where France faced Italy in the World Cup final. The game finished 1‑1 after extra time, and Italy won 5‑3 on penalties. Zidane, who captained France, was sent off in the second half of extra time after headbutting Italy’s Marco Materazzi. The incident followed a verbal exchange in which Materazzi allegedly used harsh language about Zidane’s mother and sister, though different accounts of the words have been reported. Zidane’s return to international football as the coach of the French national team adds further interest to the auction. The sale is being promoted as a unique opportunity for collectors to own a piece of a pivotal moment in recent football history.
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