Multiple choice general knowledge sports Zidane hit this player in 2006 final against italy.. Adam Musolini Giorgio Napolitano Marco Materazzi Marconi Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation In the 2006 FIFA World Cup final between France and Italy, Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in extra time, resulting in a red card. Materazzi was the player involved in the verbal exchange that led to the incident.