The original trophy given to the winners of this event was named for Jules Rimet [ree-may]. Controversial events at this gathering have included the "Disgrace of Gijon [hee-HONE]" match and Harald Schumacher's hip-check to Patrick Battiston's face. Marco Materazzi [mah-teh-RAH-zee] was headbutted by Zinedine Zidane [zahn-deen zee-don] in the 2006 Final of this event. Allegations of bribery have surrounded the votes that awarded a future iteration
The original trophy given to the winners of this event was named for Jules Rimet [ree-may]. Controversial events at this gathering have included the "Disgrace of Gijon [hee-HONE]" match and Harald Schumacher's hip-check to Patrick Battiston's face. Marco Materazzi [mah-teh-RAH-zee] was headbutted by Zinedine Zidane [zahn-deen zee-don] in the 2006 Final of this event. Allegations of bribery have surrounded the votes that awarded a future iteration to Qatar [KAH-tur]. Name this quadrennial soccer tournament that crowns a global champion.
The original trophy given to the winners of this event was named for Jules Rimet [ree-may].
Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup