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Mon 07 Jul 2006Fifa say video not used in Zidane caseFifa are insisting video replays played no part in Zinedine Zidane's sending off in last night's World Cup final defeat to Italy.The France captain was red-carded after head-butting Marco Materazzi's chest and Italy went on to win on penalties after the match finished 1-1.