“Zidane: The Head-butt heard ’round the World” on ESPN Sports Radio 1340 AM, 7:55 AM, June 9 – June 13, 2014
One of the true superstars in the world sport of soccer, Zinedine Zidane’s technical artistry carried France to its first World Cup in 1998; and almost again in 2006 until his red card due to a deliberate head-butt in overtime became a cultural phenomenon over-shadowing France’s eventual loss to Italy by penalty-kicks.
To stream Doc’s piece, go the PRX link below:
https://www.prx.org/pieces/100768-zidane-french-football-sensation