The head butt heard ’round the world
The 2006 FIFA World Cup will always be remembered most for Zinedine Zidane’s expulsion during the World Cup final against Italy. The legendary French midfielder lost his cool as the teams were headed 1-1 to extra time and head butted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest. The world watched in stunned disbelief as the three-time World Player of the Year walked off the field for the last time in his career.