| Italy claim World Cup triumph |
Italy win the World Cup on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for a headbutt in extra-time. |
| How good was the 2006 World Cup? |
Did football's showpiece occasion live up to its hype? |
| Zidane 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. |
| Lippi resigns as Italy head coach |
Marcello Lippi resigns as Italy coach after leading the nation to World Cup glory. |
| Zidane named best player |
France captain Zinedine Zidane wins the World Cup's Golden Ball award, despite being dismissed in the final. |