F�tbol Fallout

COACHING CAROUSEL

What Happened

Marcello Lippi, who led Italy to the Cup, and Jurgen Klinsmann, who guided Germany to third place, left their posts, while the U.S., looking for what one official called a "fresh approach," announced that Bruce Arena would not return.

What's Next

For "fresh approach" read "German coach." The 41-year-old Klinsmann, who lives in California, was cagey about his future, but U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati said, "I'm sure I will talk to Jurgen." Italy wasted no time hiring national team legend Roberto Donadoni.

L'AFFAIRE ZIDANE

What Happened

After France's Zinedine Zidane apologized for head-butting Marco Materazzi, lipreaders weighed in with what the Italian said to provoke the assault. Explanations ranged from "calm down" to "[You're the] bastard son of a terrorist whore."

What's Next

Both players look dumb, especially Materazzi, who said he didn't know what a terrorist was and denied he dissed Zidane's family. ("The mother is sacred. You know that.") He could be suspended and the retiring Zidane stripped of the Golden Ball he won as Cup MVP.