France’s Eric Abidal, left, and Lilian Thuram, right, double team Italy’s Vincenzo Iaquinta in the final of the soccer World Cup between Italy and France in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. (Luca Bruno / AP)
France’s Florent Malouda, front, goes down in front of Italy’s Gianluca Zambrotta. (CHRISTOPHE ENA / AP)
Italy’s Fabio Cannavaro, center, holds up the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the final of the soccer World Cup between Italy and France in Berlin. Italy won 5-3 in penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw after extra time. (Andrew Medichini / AP)