Qatar to re-install Zinedine Zidane’s statue that sparked backlash

Qatar to reinstall Zidane headbutt statue for 2022 World Cup

The statue of French footballer Zinedine Zidane headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the infamous 2006 World Cup final will be put on show again in Qatar, who will host this year's World Cup finals.

Controversial Zinedine Zidane statue to be re-installed for Qatar World Cup

A statue immortalising Zinedine Zidane's headbutt during the 2006 World Cup final is set to be re-installed for the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Zinedine Zidane headbutt statue to be re-installed for World Cup in Qatar

Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final remains a historic moment and it will be on display in the form of a statue during the Qatar World Cup

Zinedine Zidane statue that sparked backlash in Qatar to be re-installed

The five-metre bronze work was removed days after its unveiling in 2013 following heavy criticism

Qatar to put Zidane headbutt statue back on show for World Cup

The statue will now be at the centre of Doha's new sports museum on the impact of high level sport on 'mental health and dealing with stress'

Qatar to re-install Zinedine Zidane’s statue that sparked backlash

Five-metre bronze work called Coup de Tete was removed after it was criticised for promoting idolatry, encouraging violence.