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The 2006 FIFA World Cup Final: Italy vs France

July 29, 2006

Italy have been deemed the home team for the final in Berlin and will wear their traditional blue colors; France will wear white. FRANCE Ho n ors: Previous World Cup appearances: 11 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2002) World Cup best: Winners (1998) European champions: 2 (1984, 2000) FIFA world ranking: 8 Coach: Raymo n d Dome n ech Domenech: Eccentric? Divisive? Inspirational? Genius? A complex personality who has struggled to win over French fans since taking over from Jacques Santini after Euro 2004, Domenech was subjected to a barrage of criticism as his team made hard work of their qualifying campaign. He was widely blamed for the early retirements of Zinedine Zidane, Claude Makelele and Lilian Thuram, all of whom subsequently reversed their decisions. Survived a torrid early World Cup campaign accusing the media of sabotage and attracting a storm of criticism over his tactics and decision to substitute Zidane in the draw with South Korea. The 2-0 win over Togo was crucial in improving the atmosphere and with Zidane back after suspension, Les Bleus suddenly rediscovered all their old inspiration to trounce Spain 3-1 and then shock the world by dethroning Brazil. Key…

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