1998
The first round World Cup match against Saudi Arabia saw Zidane's worst side come out as he stamped on Saudi captain Fuad Amin in the 70th minute and was immediately sent-off. He returned from a two-match suspension and ultimately redeemed himself with two goals in the 3-0 win in the final over Brazil.

2000
Zidane had already been sent off for Juventus in the Champions League against Deportivo La Coruna in September but it was against Hamburg in October that he really saw red. He received his second successive red card of that competition when he head butted Jochen Kientz while they fought on the ground. He received a five match ban for that indiscretion.

2006
His farewell match seemed set for a fairytale ending having inspired France to the final after a shaky start. It looked even more set fair when he slotted home a seventh minute penalty to give them the lead. But the red mist descended again and the fairytale transformed into one of horror as he wheeled round on Marco Materazzi after the Italian appeared to say something to him and headbutted him in the chest. There was no option but for referee Horacio Elizondo to red card him.