The legendary Z. Zidane's header was revived in the AFC Champions League final.

2026-04-26 12:08 © scanpix

"Al Ahli” team successfully defended the AFC Champions League champion title.

In the decisive match, Ibn Saudi's team overcame the Japanese club "Machida Zelvia” 1:0 after extra time.

However, the match gained more fame worldwide not because of Feras Albrikan’s pivotal goal scored in the 96th minute.

The "star” of the match became "Al Ahli” player Zakaria Hawsawi, who in the 68th minute repeated the scandal from the 2006 World Cup final and similarly knocked out his opponent with a headbutt like the Frenchman Zinedine Zidane.

Fortunately for the Ibn Saudi footballer, the red card he received did not prevent his team from winning the prestigious trophy.

🚨 INSANE! 🤯

ZAKARIA HAWSAWI WITH A BRUTAL HEADBUTT IN THE AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! 😬

🎥 @diario_AFC pic.twitter.com/lneZD2jIXp

— Polymarket FC (@PolymarketFC) April 25, 2026