Ranking four of the best World Cup Finals since 1980s

Playing in the World Cup Final is the dream and the pinnacle of heights for any Footballer. It can make or break careers, but one thing is for certain, it’s an experience none of the playing footballers will ever forget. This is perhaps the match every football fan all around the Globe is bound to witness no matter which team he supports. For our ranking criteria we have taken into consideration the matches which generated enormous enthusiasm, incredible comebacks and unbelievable atmosphere both on and off the pitch.

So here are Four of the best World Cup Finals since 1980s:

Italy 1-1 France (2006 World Cup Final):

This match will forever be etched in history due to Zidane’s imaginable headbutt on Italian Marco Materazzi. France took the lead in the opening minutes albeit a wonderful Zidane chip which was picturesque at best. Materazzi equalized with a blasting header to level it up before Zidane lost his cool to headbutt the Italian after being hurled abuses directed towards his sister. As a result the French Legend was sent off bringing curtains on his wonderful career. For the Italians, the tactics had been made up, as a result France lost in penalties. What a final that was!