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 crowned world champions
Italy win the World Cup 5-3 on penalties against 10-man France - who had Zinedine Zidane sent off for an extra-time headbutt.
Italy given heroes' welcome
Italy's World Cup-winning squad have paraded their trophy through Rome, in front of thousands of fans.
Materazzi gives evidence to Fifa
Italy's Marco Materazzi has given evidence to Fifa's disciplinary committee regarding his World Cup final conduct.
Lippi resigns as Italy head coach
Marcello Lippi resigns as Italy coach after leading the nation to World Cup glory.
Lippi elated over spot-kick glory
Italy coach Marcello Lippi hails their World Cup win as the "most satisfying moment of my life".
Donadoni takes over
World Cup winners Italy appoint Roberto Donadoni as their new coach to succeed Marcello Lippi.
I'm sorry but no regrets - Zidane
Zinedine Zidane apologises for his headbutt on Marco Materazzi but says he does not regret his actions.
Italian trio relegated to Serie B
Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina are demoted to Italy's second division for their involvement in the country's match-fixing scandal.
Materazzi backs Zidane for award
Marco Materazzi says Zinedine Zidane should be allowed to keep his World Cup Golden Ball Award.
Italy win a nation's hearts
There's no Riva, Rossi or Baggio, but Italians love their team
Zidane - victim or villain?
Who is the real villain out of Zidane and Materazzi?
Mad Materazzi
The maverick Italian defender who sparked Zinedine Zidane's moment of madess
How rife is taunting in football?
Did Zinedine Zidane succumb to the ancient art of provocation?
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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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European press review
Italy's joy contrasts with bitter disappointment in France as the newspapers examine the World Cup final.
Triumph from despair
How the match-fixing scandal spurred Italy to glory
Azzurri united
How Lippi's Italy beat the odds to win their fourth World Cup
Fans soak up amazing finale
Our man watches the enthralled spectators at the World Cup final
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Italian joy at World Cup victory
Jubilant Italians take to the streets to celebrate their football team's World Cup final win over France.
Italy v France ratings
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