Most Memorable Moments in FIFA World Cup History

Published on 08/11/2019
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Goalkeeper or Player Sweeper (1982)

When a player commits a foul, he usually receives the fitting punishment. The harder the foul, the harsher the punishment. German goalkeeper, Harald Schumacher, took on French substitute, Patrick Battiston, in a challenge that knocked the Frenchman unconscious and taken off on a stretcher. Shockingly, the referee didn’t even penalize the keeper for his blatant challenge.

Goalkeeper Or Player Sweeper 1982

Goalkeeper Or Player Sweeper (1982)

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Butting Heads (2006)

Never is there a dull FIFA World Cup final? French striker, Zinedine Zidane, couldn’t have made this less true. During the finals against Italy, he and Italian, Marco Materazzi, were throwing insults at each-other as the game lay in deadlock. When Zidane couldn’t take it anymore, he headbutted Materazzi’s chest which sent the Italian to the ground and the Frenchman off the field.

Butting Heads 2006

Butting Heads (2006)

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