Italian soccer players grab hold of the World Cup trophy after beating France 5-3 in a penalty kick shootout to win the World Cup final in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006. With this victory, Italy has won the World Cup four times.
Italy's players react after wining the World Cup final in a penalty shootout, beating France 5-3, after playing to a a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
France's goalkeeper Fabien Barthez can't stop a penalty kick by Italy's Marco Materazzi during the shootout in the final of the World Cup between Italy and France played in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, left, and France's David Trezeguet look on as Trezeguet's kick hits the crossbar during the shootout in the final of the World Cup between Italy and France played in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006. Italy won 5-3 in penalty kicks after the teams battled to a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time.
France's Zinedine Zidane walks past Italy's Marco Materazzi, on the ground, after Zidane received a red card during extra time in the final of the World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
France's Florent Malouda, falls after being fouled by Italy's Gennaro Gattuso in the final of the World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Italy's Marco Materazzi, right, scores his team's lone goal as French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez fails to make the stop in the final of the World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Italy's Luca Toni, left, and France's Lilian Thuram battle for the ball in the final of the World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Italy's Fabio Cannavaro, left, challenges for the ball with France's Zinedine Zidane during the final of the World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Italian soccer fans light flares and celebrate in Rome's ancient Circus Maximus after watching Italy defeat France in the 2006 World Cup final, played in Berlin's Olympic Stadium, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Two French supporters wearing jerseys with the name of French soccer team captain Zinedine Zidane sit on the Champs Elysees in Paris after France lost the World Cup final to Italy, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Italian soccer fans gather at Rome's ancient Colosseum early Monday July 10, 2006, after watching Italy defeat France in the 2006 World Cup final, played in Berlin's Olympic Stadium, Sunday, July 9, 2006.
A French soccer fan reacts while watching the World Cup final between France and Italy in New York's SoHo neighborhood Sunday, July 9, 2006. Soccer fans filled bars and restaurants throughout the city to watch the match.
A French soccer fan is consoled in New York's SoHo neighborhood after watching France fall to Italy in the World Cup final, Sunday, July 9, 2006. Soccer fans filled bars and restaurants throughout the city to watch the match.
A supporter of the German team poses prior to the start of the 2006 World Cup 3rd place match between Germany and Portugal at the Gottlieb-Daimler stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, July 8, 2006.
Portugal's Maniche, front, and Germany's defender Torsten Frings jump for a high ball during the World Cup 3rd place match between Germany and Portugal at the Gottlieb-Daimler stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Germany won the contest, 3-1.
Germany's goalkeeper Oliver Kahn makes a save during the World Cup 3rd place match between Germany and Portugal at the Gottlieb-Daimler stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Germany won the match, 3-1.
Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, turns away after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup 3rd place match between Germany and Portugal at the Gottlieb-Daimler stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Germany won the match, 3-1.