Marco Materazzi is an Italian former professional football player and manager. A controversial and provocative figure in football, he was known for his very physical and aggressive style of defending,
Materazzi before a Legends Cup match in 2020
Materazzi's number 23 shirt
Materazzi during a training session
Materazzi in action for Inter
The 2006 FIFA World Cup final was the final match of the 2006 World Cup, the 18th edition of FIFA's competition for national football teams. The match was played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germa
A scene inside the Olympiastadion during the first half of the match.
An example of the Adidas +Teamgeist Berlin ball used in the match
Italian players Gianluigi Buffon, Marco Materazzi, and Simone Perrotta celebrate Italy's qualification for the round of 16 at the end of the group stage match against the Czech Republic.
Zinedine Zidane's penalty against Portugal, which sealed France's qualification for the final in Berlin.