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.
Klose finishes as leading scorer
Germany striker Miroslav Klose wins the Golden Shoe after finishing as the leading scorer at the 2006 World Cup.
German coach Klinsmann quits
Jurgen Klinsmann steps down as Germany coach after two years in charge and is replaced by assistant coach Joachim Loew.
Podolski beats Ronaldo to award
Germany's Lukas Podolski is named young player of the World Cup as Cristiano Ronaldo's antics for Portugal cost him the prize.
I'm sorry but no regrets - Zidane
Zinedine Zidane apologises for his headbutt on Marco Materazzi but says he does not regret his actions.
Zidane the flawed genius
He played football from a different planet - but had a dark side
Odds against England
Why England's World Cup future continues to look gloomy
McClaren under instant pressure
England's new coach will not have a honeymoon period
Sven's sorry exit
Eriksson apologises for a trail of major tournament failures
Contenders to be captain
John Terry and Steven Gerrard lead the race to become the next England captain
Terry Butcher's England view
"We're no further forward than when Sven was appointed"
Right time to go
David Beckham ends his reign as captain following England's World Cup exit
End of road for England
A disappointing World Cup campaign ends in familiar fashion
Experts slam Sven
BBC Sport pundits round on Sven-Goran Eriksson as England go out on penalties
Italy win a nation's hearts
There's no Riva, Rossi or Baggio, but Italians love their team
How rife is taunting in football?
Did Zinedine Zidane succumb to the ancient art of provocation?
Mad Materazzi
The maverick Italian defender who sparked Zinedine Zidane's moment of madess
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French legacy
Zinedine Zidane is still a hero to his nation's immigrant poor
Azzurri united
How Lippi's Italy beat the odds to win their fourth World Cup
Zidane's red mist
How one of the world's greats saw his career end in shame
Fans soak up amazing finale
Our man watches the enthralled spectators at the World Cup final
BBC pundits' verdict
Hansen, Shearer and O'Neill on Italy's victory
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Italy's party rocks Berlin
Italy fans celebrate their side's nerve-wracking World Cup victory in style, writes the BBC's Sam Wilson in Berlin.
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Italy 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
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European press review
Italy's joy contrasts with bitter disappointment in France as the newspapers examine the World Cup final.
Italy v France player ratings
Your marks out of 10 for the World Cup final
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Verdict on Germany as hosts
How did Germany cope with hosting this extravaganza?
World Cup quotes of the week
Sven's tactical nous, plus Rio, Terry and Elton John