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On This Day - July 10 2006: France captain Zinedine Zidane wins the Golden Ball - after being sent off in World Cup final - The Irish News
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Brazil vs France in the 2006 World Cup saw Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaka line up against Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira | talkSPORT
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France's soccer team during the World Cup 2006, Group G, France vs Switzerland in Stuttgart, Germany on June 13, 2006. The match ended in 0-0 draw. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM Stock Photo - Alamy
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