2006 World Cup: Italy's Fourth Title While Zidane Loses It
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The 2006 World Cup was the 18th edition, and the hosts was Germany. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth championship title.
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Italy win the World Cup - Eurosport
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Italy's Soccer Team During The World Cup 2006, Group E, Italy And
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Italy beats France for 4th World Cup
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Italy wins the 4th World Cup title
ESPN FC - On this day in 2006, Zinedine Zidane was sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the FIFA World Cup final. It was his last act as a professional footballer.
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WORLD CUP 2006 / Italy wins head game / Zidane loses it, then France does
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World Cup Facts Archives - Page 2 of 3 - History Of Soccer
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Italy crowned 4th title, Zidane's tragic shame
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World Cup questions: what did Zidane's head-butt in Berlin mean?, World Cup
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Fabio Cannavaro reflects on Zinedine Zidane's 2006 World Cup final headbutt
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World Cup Facts Archives - Page 2 of 3 - History Of Soccer
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Italy's Marco Materazzi recalls moment he was headbutted by Zinedine Zidane in 2006 World Cup, Football Features