FIFA to probe Zidane sending-off
July 12, 2006
FIFA announced on Tuesday it had opened a disciplinary investigation into the actions of French skipper Zinedine Zidane who was sent off in the World Cup final for head-butting an Italian opponent .. more

Zidane wins best player award
July 11, 2006
France captain Zinedine Zidane was named the best player at the World Cup despite being sent off in the final against Italy for headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi, FIFA announced on Monday .. more

Rome welcomes heroes home
July 11, 2006
Romans lost themselves in festive frenzy Monday as the Italian capital threw a massive welcoming embrace around the World Cup and the men who wrenched it so dramatically from the festival of the world's top footballing nations in Germany .. more

Zidane was provoked says agent
July 11, 2006
Zinedine Zidane's World Cup final assault on Marco Materazzi was provoked by a "very serious" comment made by the Italian defender, according to the French playmaker's agent .. more

Chirac hails Zidane
July 11, 2006
President Jacques Chirac hailed inspirational captain Zinedine Zidane despite his dismissal for headbutting in the World Cup final loss to Italy, as the French team returned home on Monday in no mood to party .. more

Teen injured in post-World Cup clash
July 11, 2006
A Swiss teenager was hospitalised after being beaten up by Italian fans in Vevey during the World Cup final .. more