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Zidane given ban and fine by Fifa
20 July 2006 | 14:01

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.

Italy crowned world champions
09 July 2006 | 22:19

Italy win the World Cup 5-3 on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for an extra-time headbutt.

Italy given heroes' welcome
10 July 2006 | 21:51

Italy's World Cup-winning squad have paraded their trophy through Rome, in front of thousands of fans.

Materazzi gives evidence to Fifa
14 July 2006 | 12:53

Italy's Marco Materazzi has given evidence to Fifa's disciplinary committee regarding his World Cup final conduct.

Lippi resigns as Italy head coach
12 July 2006 | 10:16

Marcello Lippi resigns as Italy coach after leading the nation to World Cup glory.

Lippi elated over spot-kick glory
09 July 2006 | 22:49

Italy coach Marcello Lippi hails their World Cup win as the "most satisfying moment of my life".

Donadoni takes over
13 July 2006 | 18:56

World Cup winners Italy appoint Roberto Donadoni as their new coach to succeed Marcello Lippi.

I'm sorry but no regrets - Zidane
12 July 2006 | 19:45

Zinedine Zidane apologises for his headbutt on Marco Materazzi but says he does not regret his actions.

Italian trio relegated to Serie B
14 July 2006 | 21:54

Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina are demoted to Italy's second division for their involvement in the country's match-fixing scandal.

Materazzi backs Zidane for award
13 July 2006 | 15:34

Marco Materazzi says Zinedine Zidane should be allowed to keep his World Cup Golden Ball Award.

All the results
25 May 2006 | 10:09

World Service
23 April 2006 | 17:32

World Service

Italy win a nation's hearts
10 July 2006 | 17:02

There's no Riva, Rossi or Baggio, but Italians love their team

Zidane - victim or villain?
13 July 2006 | 16:43

Who is the real villain out of Zidane and Materazzi?

Mad Materazzi
11 July 2006 | 12:43

The maverick Italian defender who sparked Zinedine Zidane's moment of madess