Referee Horacio Elizondo (C) of Argentina shows France's Zinedine Zidane (L) a red card next to Italy's Gennaro Gattuso during their World Cup 2006 final soccer match in Berlin July 9, 2006
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time, ahead of the 2026 finals which start one year today
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Jun 11, 16:38
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA selects Nestor Pitana of Argentina to referee World Cup final
FIFA confirms that Argentine referee Nestor Pitana will take charge of Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia.
Jul 12, 19:56
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: David Beckham sees red in Club World Cup
Fourteen years ago today, David Beckham was sent off as Manchester United drew their first Club World Cup encounter.
Jan 6, 09:57
 Zinedine Zidane looks on after headbutting Marco Materazzi.
On this day: Zinedine Zidane sees red in World Cup final
Seven years ago today, Zinedine Zidane's career came to an end when he was red-carded during the World Cup final.
Jul 9, 08:49