The "Zidane Headbutt" is the infamous incident that occurred in the 2006 World Cup Final, in which French footballer Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi during extra time. This incident was the result of Materazzi's verbal provocation of Zidane, which led to Zidane's expulsion from the match. When and Where: The incident occurred during the 2006 World Cup Final, held in Berlin, Germany, on July 9, 2006. Cause: As both players later revealed, Materazzi had said offensive w