Materazzi, who gave Zidane a red card, what impression did he leave on the fans?

As a player, Materazzi left two precious shots for fans in football. The first one is a photo of him and Rui Costa showing off their backs.

This photo is very classic. It interprets the beauty and warmth of football and makes people feel the charm of football.

The second photo is of Zidane headbutting him in the 2006 World Cup final, which changed the history of football.

This collision caused France to lose its backbone. Zidane's red card also caused the team to play one less player. The Italian team managed to survive the penalty shootout and eventually won the championship.

If Zidane can win the championship, perhaps his historical status will be even higher, and he may also have a chance to become a strong contender for the football title.

It’s a pity that this is a thing for another time.

For domestic fans, Materazzi is also an impressive defender. Especially fans born in the 1980s are also very familiar with Materazzi.

In his early years, he played well in Perugia and was said to be a guard with a knife.

In the 2000-2001 season, Materazzi scored 12 goals. As a central defender, he played head and kick. He scored goals through free kicks, penalty kicks, corner kicks, etc., showing his strong offensive talent.

Especially his free kicks are very powerful and his skills are not bad either. The free kicks he shoots are fast and accurate. He is also a master of free kicks in football and can be ranked among the top figures.

Unlike Nesta, Cannavaro and others, Materazzi is very aggressive on the court, with a fierce style of play, very fierce in tackles, tackles and marking. He often gets into the body, is also particularly accurate in high-altitude balls, and has an excellent sense of position.

He has a tough and tough personality and a fiery temper. He is also a powder keg on the court.

He received a lot of cards, including a lot of yellow and red cards, and his fiery temper also caused a lot of controversy.

In the 2004-2005 season, he had a quarrel with Siena defender Cirillo. After the game, he beat Cirillo until his lip was split in the tunnel. The two clashed. This incident resulted in Materazzi being punished. Penalty;

In 2006, Mancini and Materazzi also had a conflict. Due to differences in tactics and opinions, the two almost came to blows. Materazzi wanted to beat the coach, saying that if I don't beat you, it will be difficult to relieve his hatred.

What’s interesting is that Materazzi not only beat people, he was often beaten.

Perhaps because of his outspoken character, other players were dissatisfied on the court. Both Ibrahimovic and Shevchenko had acted violently towards him, either headbutting him or kicking him, and there were scenes of him being elbowed and bleeding.

Combining an angel and a devil, there are endless doubts.

When talking about Materazzi now, he is labeled as a tough guy, or he is called the "Rodman of football". A troublemaker, he doesn't have a good reputation when you see him.

Because of this, Materazzi's status in the history of Italian football is not high. When talking about excellent central defender candidates, his name is always ignored.

It's because he is too unstable, like a powder keg for the team that can be ignited at any time.

If you play well, you can perform well like in the World Cup. You can contribute to both the defensive and offensive ends. If you don't play well and get emotional and get a red card, as the head coach of the team, you can only cry without tears.

But for Inter Milan and the Italian team, Materazzi is a team legend. Since joining Inter Milan in 2001, he has helped Inter Milan win numerous honors for 10 seasons, including league, Champions League and other championships. He is an indispensable part of the team.

In the national team, he was called upon in critical situations. After his teammates Nesta and others were injured, he was able to step up in time and assumed the team's defensive tasks very well.

He is also a big-time player. The more important the game, the more energetic he will be and his strong combat effectiveness.

In my impression, he rarely pulls his hips in competitions. Apart from his irritable personality and occasional uncool behavior, his playing temperament is very suitable for tough battles.

In any case, he is never afraid and will dare to fight against any opponent he encounters. He is much better than many players.

How to objectively evaluate Materazzi?

I think we still need to look at him dialectically. His character has a mature side and an irrational side. His skills are excellent, but his personality also restricts his reputation. His tough and tenacious style of play is also a perfect portrayal of his character.

It is no exaggeration to say that he is a winner in life. He was also one of the famous football stars of that era.

Maybe you don’t like him very much and think he is not as powerful as stars like Cannavaro, Nesta and Maldini, but his contribution is indelible.

It is enough to be able to go through the football world and be remembered by everyone, and to be able to remember a player like Materazzi afterwards.