Zidane is just misunderstood

So, Zidane has been made man of the tournament even after the disgraceful violent assault whether justified or not (off screen). In front of millions of viewers around the world and in front of his own president (Chirac). Shames the French nation. But then... the message clearly is that general conduct earlier was fine and so excuses the final act. Everything is all right then. All is forgiven.