Zidane banned for two matches

Zidane, the first Frenchman to be sent off in a World Cup finals, was also fined 5,000 Swiss Francs. South Africa8217;s Alfred Phiri was suspended for three matches for 8220;very dangerous play8221; after being sent off during a 1-1 draw with Denmark yesterday.

The ban is the most severe at the finals so far.

Phiri was dismissed for elbowing Thomas Helveg in the face in the 69th minute of the game which saw a record three substitutes sent off.

In a statement, Fifa said Denmark8217;s Miklos Molnar, dismissed for a foul, received a two-match ban for very dangerous play while team-mate Morten Wieghorst received a one-match suspension for very dangerous play. Wieghorst was sent off for a tackle on South African benedict McCarthy.