Materazzi: ‘Inter missed out on 2 Scudetti; Italy faced aliens in the 2006 World Cup final’

Marco Materazzi believes Inter should have more league titles to show for the squad they have assembled, and still regards ...
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Totti on 2006 World Cup win: ‘If I hadn’t played, Italy wouldn’t have won it’

Francesco Totti believes the 2006 World Cup is what lifted him beyond being a purely Roman figure, and he has no doubt about ...

'They wouldn't have won it without me' - Francesco Totti makes bold claim about Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph

Roma legend Francesco Totti has joked that Italy would not have won the 2006 World Cup without his crucial presence and ...
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OTD in 2006: Zinedine Zidane Sent Off for Infamous Headbutt in World Cup Final

It has been 20 years since Zinedine Zidane was sent off for his headbutt on Marco Materazzi. Zidane was playing in the final match of his legendary career, which ended in controversy at the 2006 ...

Shooting and scoring: Iconic World Cup memories explained by Getty photographers

Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, some ...
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Photos of Cristiano Ronaldo at 6 World Cups, from 2006 debut to 2026 finale

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo made his World Cup debut in 2006 in Germany. He and Lionel Messi of Argentina are the only players to appear in six World Cups. Ronaldo's defining moments ...