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09 Jul 2006Thanking the heavens
Italy defender Marco Materazzi points to the sky after heading his side level at 1-1 against France in the World Cup final. Italy won their first title since 1982 on penalities.
The joy and the agony
Italian players celebrate past French players after Italian defender Fabio Grosso (not pictured) scored the winning penalty during the World Cup 2006 final football game Italy vs.France, 09 July 2006 at Berlin stadium. Italy won the 2006 football World Cup by defeating France on penalties. AFP PHOTO / DDP / JOHANNES EISELE
Italy players are overjoyed after their penalty shoot-out win against France which gave them the World Cup. Fabio Grosso scored the winning penalty for their first title since 1982.
Zidane under menace
French midfielder Zinedine Zidane (R) fights for the ball with Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro during the World Cup 2006 final football game Italy vs.France, 09 July 2006 at Berlin stadium. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIA
France captain Zinedine Zidane has his hands full as Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro come crashing in. Zidane was later sent-off as Italy won on penalties.
Italy level the match
French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez (L), flanked by French forward Franck Ribery (C) and French midfielder Claude Makelele fails to save the goal shot by Italian defender Marco Materazzi (not pictured) during the World Cup 2006 final football game Italy vs.France, 09 July 2006 at Berlin stadium. AFP PHOTO / DDP / JOHANNES EISELE
France 'keeper Fabien Barthez is well beaten and Franck Ribery is also helpless on the line as Italy's Marco Materazzi levels the World Cup final at 1-1. Italy went on to win in a penalty shoot-out.
It's not your fault
French defender Willy Sagnol (R) speaks with French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez (L) following their loss in a penalty shootout in the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, 09 July 2006. Italy won 5-4 in the penalty shootout after the teams finished in extra time 1-1. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ
France defender Willy Sagnol tries to console 'keeper Fabien Barthez after France were beaten on penalties by Italy.
Back to square one
French midfielder Zinedine Zidane and French forward Thierry Henry walk on the pitch as Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro (2nd L) and Italian defender Marco Materazzi (3rd L) celebrate a goal during the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin?s Olympic Stadium, 09 July 2006. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT
Italian players celebrate after Marco Materazzi's equaliser while French stars Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry regroup. Zidane was sent-off in disgrace in extra-time as Italy won on penalty kicks.
Tragic ending for Zidane
Argentinean referee Horacio Elizondo flashes a red card to French midfielder Zinedine Zidane during the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin?s Olympic Stadium, 09 July 2006. AFP PHOTO/JOHN MACDOUGALL
France captain Zinedine Zidane is dramatically sent-off in extra-time after head-butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi. Italy went on to win on penalties.
Shoot-out sorrow for France
French forward David Trezeguet misses his penalty shot against Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon during the World Cup 2006 final football game Italy vs.France, 09 July 2006 at Berlin stadium. Italy won the 2006 football World Cup by defeating France on penalties. AFP PHOTO PASCAL PAVANI
French striker David Trezeguet misses the all important spotkick as his side crash to a 5-3 shootout defeat and allow Italy to take the world title.
Stretching for the Cup
Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro (L) fights for the ball with French midfielder Florent Malouda during the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin?s Olympic Stadium, 09 July 2006. AFP PHOTO/ODD ANDERSEN
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro gets a boot in ahead of France midfielder Florent Malouda during the World Cup final. Italy went on to win 5-3 on penalties after the match finished 1-1.
Danger zone
Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro fights for the ball with French defender William Gallas in front of French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez during the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin?s Olympic Stadium, 09 July 2006. AFP PHOTO/JOHN MACDOUGALL
Danger in the box for France as Italy's Fabio Cannavaro battles with William Gallas during the World Cup final.
France cave in against Italy
Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo (L) heads for the ball against French midfielder Florent Malouda during the World Cup 2006 final football match France vs Italy, 09 July 2006 at Berlin stadium. AFP PHOTO DDP/STF
French midfielder Florent Malouda holds off Italian Andrea Pirlo during the World Cup final. Italy won 5-3 on penalties.
Zidane leaves in disgrace
French midfielder Zinedine Zidane (L) gestures after head butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi during the World Cup 2006 final football match between Italy and France at Berlin?s Olympic Stadium, 09 July 2006. AFP PHOTO/JOHN MACDOUGALL
French captain Zinedine Zidane viciously head-butts Marco Materazzi to the ground during the World Cup final. Zidane was sent-off and France lost 5-3 on penalties. It was Zidane's final match.
Allez les Bleus
M. et Mme Defroimont de Préseau, petit village du Valenciennois agitent le 09 juillet 2006 des drapeaux français devant leur maison couverte d'un autre drapeau afin de soutenir l'équipe de France pour leur match de finale de la Coupe du Monde de Football qui doit se jouer ce jour à 20h.AFP PHOTO FRANCOIS LO PRESTI
There's no guessing who this couple are supporting with their house decorated in French colours in Valenciennois. Les Bleus take on Italy on Sunday.
Never say die
German head coach Juergen Klinsmann gestures during the World Cup 2006 third place play-off football game Germany vs. Portugual, 08 July 2006 in Stuttgart stadium. AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL URBAN
Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann cut an animated picture as his team rumbled to a 3-1 win over Portugal in the third-place match on Saturday.
Shirts off to Bastian
German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates scoring his second goal during the third-place playoff 2006 World Cup football match between Germany and Portugal at Stuttgart's Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, 08 July 2006. Germany won the match 3-1. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS
Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger can avord to take off his shirt in celebration after scoring his second goal against Portugal. He was fundamental in a 3-1 to take third-place.
Ricardo on a roll
Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo dives for a save during the World Cup 2006 third place play-off football game Germany vs. Portugual, 08 July 2006 in Stuttgart. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS
Portugal's dynamic 'keeper Ricardo makes an acrobatic save during the third-place match against Germany on Saturday. Germany ran out 3-1 winners.
Portugal pushed into fourth
Portuguese forward Pauleta (L) fights for the ball with German midfielder Bernd Schneider during the World Cup 2006 third place play-off football game Germany vs.Portugal, 08 July 2006 at Stuttgart stadium. AFP PHOTO OLIVER LANG
Portugal's Pauleta is under pressure from German midfielder Bernd Schneider on Saturday. Germany rolled to a 3-1 win and took third place.
Germany holding firm
German forward Lukas Podolski (R) fights for the ball with Portuguese midfielder Costinha (L) during the World Cup 2006 third place play-off football game Germany vs. Portugual, 08 July 2006 in Stuttgart. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS
German striker Lukas Podolski attempts to hold off Portugal's Costinha during the third-place match. The teams were tied 0-0 at the break.
Germany finish in style
German defender Marcell Jansen (C, white jersey) celebrates after Portuguese midfielder Petit (getting up) scored an own goal during the World Cup 2006 third place play-off football game Germany vs. Portugual, 08 July 2006 in Stuttgart. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN
Portugal players are in despair after a Petit own-goal put Germany 2-0 up in the third-place match. Bastian Schweinsteiger was the hero scoring twice and forcing the the third.
Brought down to earth
German midfielder Torsten Frings(L) tackles Portuguese midfielder Deco during the World Cup 2006 third place play-off football game Germany vs.Portugal, 08 July 2006 at Stuttgart's Gottfried-Daimler stadium. AFP PHOTO ROBERTO SCHMIDT
Portugal's brilliant playmaker Deco is on the verge of being brought down by German hardman Torsten Frings. The host nation erupted in the second-half to win 3-1.