Zidane off as Italy win World Cup
Italy win the World Cup 5-3 on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for an extra-time headbutt.
View ArticleZidane named best player
France captain Zinedine Zidane wins the World Cup's Golden Ball award, despite being dismissed in the final.
View ArticleReaction to Zidane's sending off
A round-up of reaction to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt incident during France's World Cup final defeat.
View ArticleItaly jubilant as France mourns
Our correspondents report reaction from Rome and Paris to Italy's win against France in the final of the Germany 2006 World Cup
View ArticleZidane the flawed genius
He played football from a different planet - but had a dark side
View ArticleZidane blames Materazzi insults
Zinedine Zidane's agent says the France star headbutted Marco Materazzi because the Italian said something "very serious".
View ArticleTrezeguet rallies behind Zidane
France striker David Trezeguet wants people to remember Zinedine Zidane's exceptional ability - not his sending off.
View ArticleDomenech to stay as coach
The French Football Federation says Raymond Domenech's contract will be extended.
View ArticleI'm sorry but no regrets - Zidane
Zinedine Zidane apologises for his headbutt on Marco Materazzi but says he does not regret his actions.
View ArticleZidane ref ponders quitting game
Referee Horacio Elizondo says he was right to send off Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup final and may now retire.
View ArticleMaterazzi gives evidence to Fifa
Italy's Marco Materazzi has given evidence to Fifa's disciplinary committee regarding his World Cup final conduct.
View ArticleZidane given ban and fine by Fifa
France's Zinedine Zidane is banned for three games for his World Cup final head-butt on Italy's Marco Materazzi, who is also suspended.
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