Italy Win, Zidane Walks

OTD E0251 — 09 Jul 2006: Italy beat France 5–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in Berlin to win their fourth World Cup. This episode traces Italy’s Calciopoli backdrop, Lippi’s squad, France’s aging golden generation, Zidane’s last match, the Panenka penalty, Materazzi’s equalizer, Buffon’s save, Zidane’s headbutt, Trezeguet’s crossbar, Grosso’s winning penalty, and why 2006 remains Italy’s last World Cup triumph and one of football’s most unforgettable endings.Ideas: [email protected]