The Man Who Sacrificed FIFA WORLD CUP For His Family ♥️🗿 Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt occurred during the 2006 FIFA World Cup final between France and Italy. In the 110th minute of extra time, the French captain suddenly turned around and slammed his head into the chest of Italian defender Marco Materazzi. The shocking attack earned Zidane a red card, sending him off the field in the final game of his legendary career. France went on to lose the match on penalty kicks. Why Did It Happen? The incident happened away from the ball after the two players exchanged words. Materazzi was pulling Zidane's jersey during play. Zidane reportedly told him, "If you want my shirt, I will give it to you afterwards". Materazzi then provoked the midfielder by insulting his sister. Zidane lost his temper and hit back with the headbutt. The Aftermath Red Card: The referee did not see the hit at first. However, the fourth official saw it and told him. Zidane was sent off immediately. Retirement: This was Zidane's last professional match. He had already planned to retire after the tournament. The image of him walking past the World Cup trophy became unforgettable. Fines and Bans: FIFA banned Zidane for three games and fined him. Since he retired, he did community service instead. Materazzi received a two-game ban and a smaller fine for his insults. No Regrets: Zidane later apologised to the children who saw the act. However, he stated he never regretted it. He felt that regretting it would mean Materazzi was right to insult his family. The two players finally shook hands and made peace in 2010. #kerala #gccmallu #dubai🇦🇪 #kuwait #saudiarabia🇸🇦 - @rational_thinkerr