Zinedine Zidane

Zidane one of the best players in soccer history. He is a legend of soccer world. He was a back bone of France. And that was proved in the previous World Cup against Italy. The famous Head butt of Zidane put France in trouble. He was born 23 June 1972 Marseilli, France. He played for club teams in France, Spain, and Italy. His career most biggest acheivement was two goals in the final of world cup 1998 against Brazil. He won the golden shoe in both world cups of 1998 and 2006. He also gave special moments in Real Madrid. Zidane played his first professional game for Cannes in 1991 and quickly rose through the professional ranks.

Zidane was awarded FIFA player of the year in 1998, 2000 and 2003. Well he played his last game against Italy in the Final of previous World Cup. His career was full of joy and great achievements. Well before leaving football he left his trade mark the famous " HEAD BUTT ". We all were upset to see that red card. But it was a great scene. And one of the famous remembered moments.

Here is what actually happened on the field. While defending Materazzi covered Zidane and pulled his shirt. After that Materazzi showed some emotions on which Zidane responded that take my shirt if you like it so much. Materazzi replied I'd rather have your sister. After that Zidane gave a header. Materazzi apologized saying that he did not knew Zidane had a sister.