I would imagine Materazzi must have said something pretty bad for Zidane to have reacted that way. I would think in such a high pressure situation if you had been verbally abused, you would have reacted in a far more violent way. I hope this doesn't end up tarnishing what has been a fantastic career.
On the actual winners of the World Cup, I'm disappointed. A country who's top league is under investigation for match fixing and played some of the most boring football I've seen in my life ends up winning.
At least it wasn't Portugal though. I for one am beginning to get fed up with the state of Premiership, European and International football. I'd rather watch my local team playing honest.