World Cup Flashback: Zinedine Zidane’s Nutmeg on Brazil

With just two days until kickoff, we revisit one of football's most iconic moments: Zinedine 'Zizou' Zidane’s cheeky nutmeg on a Brazilian defender during the 2006 World Cup quarterfinal. The French maestro’s piece of skill epitomized his genius on the biggest stage, leaving the Seleção stunned. As France went on to win 1-0 via a Thierry Henry goal, Zidane’s audacious move became a symbol of his legacy — a player who could turn a high-stakes fixture into a work of art. This knockout clash remai...