The statue, created by the French-Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed, was unveiled in Doha in early Oc

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By Newsroom on October 31, 2013
Doha authorities ordered the removal of a bronze statue of 5 meters (16 feet) of the French footballer Zinedine Zidane at a time when a header tipped Italy's Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup.
The authorities gave no reason for the measure, although the work had generated complaints by conservative Muslims consider promoting idolatry. Others said they did not remember the act of unsporting Zidane earned dfi him expulsion in the World Cup final.
The statue, created by the French-Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed, was unveiled in Doha in early October. LEAVE YOUR COMMENT BELOW Do not Forget to Check for the Video of the Week!
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