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Last Updated: Friday, 29 December 2006, 14:42 GMT

Zinedine Zidane 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.

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro lifts up the World Cup trophy Zidane off as Italy win World Cup
Italy win the World Cup 5-3 on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for an extra-time headbutt.

Marco Materazzi arrives at the Fifa HQ Materazzi gives evidence to Fifa
Italy's Marco Materazzi has given evidence to Fifa's disciplinary committee regarding his World Cup final conduct.


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 named best player
France captain Zinedine Zidane wins the World Cup's Golden Ball award, despite being dismissed in the final.

Domenech to stay as coach
The French Football Federation says Raymond Domenech's contract will be extended.

Zidane ref ponders quitting game
Referee Horacio Elizondo says he was right to send off Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup final and may now retire.

Trezeguet rallies behind Zidane
France striker David Trezeguet wants people to remember Zinedine Zidane's exceptional ability - not his sending off.

Zidane blames Materazzi insults
Zinedine Zidane's agent says the France star headbutted Marco Materazzi because the Italian said something "very serious".

Reaction to Zidane's sending off
A round-up of reaction to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt incident during France's World Cup final defeat.

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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


KEY INFO:

Zidane explains
Zinedine Zidane reveals the reasons for his moment of madness

Zidane the flawed genius
He played football from a different planet - but had a dark side

Zidane - victim or villain?
Who is the real villain out of Zidane and Materazzi?

Zidane's red mist
How one of the world's greats saw his career end in shame

How rife is taunting in football?
Did Zinedine Zidane succumb to the ancient art of provocation?

FROM BBC NEWS >>
European press review
Italy's joy contrasts with bitter disappointment in France as the newspapers examine the World Cup final.

Fans soak up amazing finale
Our man watches the enthralled spectators at the World Cup final

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French legacy
Zinedine Zidane is still a hero to his nation's immigrant poor


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