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Two-footed tackle: Welcome to Euro 2008

By David Hirshey and Roger Bennett
Special to Page 2

Friday, June 6, 2008

How tough can a sport be that bills itself as "The Beautiful Game"? That question was answered with a resounding thud when Zinedine Zidane tattooed Marco Materazzi's chest with his face in the 2006 World Cup final. It may have been The Cheap Shot Heard Round The World, but Zidane's headbutt had more American fans talking about soccer than any ball Beckham could ever hope to bend. Whether it's blood sport you're after or simply an irresistible mix of athleticism, passion, jingoism and good, old ...

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