Iconic Momentseasy
Which player was sent off in the 2006 World Cup final for headbutting an opponent, in what became his final act as a professional footballer?
CORRECT ANSWER
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane was sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi in extra time of the 2006 World Cup final, his last-ever competitive match before retirement.
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AMarco Materazzi
BFabio Cannavaro
CPatrick Vieira
โZinedine Zidane
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