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July 11, 2006 Tuesday Jumadi-ul-Sani 14, 1427 Italy crowned world champions for fourth time BERLIN, July 10: Italy won the World Cup for the fourth time on Sunday when they beat France 5-3 on penalties after the teams finished level at 1-1 in a dramatic final that saw French captain Zinedine Zidane sent off in extra time (partly reported in Monday’s edition).... Zidane ends career in moment of madness BERLIN, July 10: A golden era ended in traumatic fashion for France when the player who made them the ultimate winning machine, Zinedine Zidane, left the stage in tears after an ill-tempered World Cup final on Sunday.... French media lash out at Zizou’s stupidity PARIS, July 10: The French press found it difficult on Monday to forgive Zinedine Zidane for his red-card exit in the World Cup final, bemoaning the ‘cruel’ fate they said had cost them a win.... Zidane wins Golden Ball BERLIN, July 10: France captain Zinedine Zidane won the FIFA Golden Ball award as the outstanding player of the World Cup despite being sent off in their final penalties shootout defeat by Italy on Sunday.... Zidane called ‘dirty terrorist’ PARIS, July 10: France captain Zinedine Zidane was apparently called a “dirty terrorist” by Marco Materazzi before he head-butted the Italy defender in Sunday''s World Cup final, the anti-racism group SOS Racism said on Monday.... Klose finishes top scorer with five goals BERLIN, July 10: Germany striker Miroslav Klose finished top scorer at the World Cup with five goals. Klose scored twice in the 4-2 win over Costa Rica, twice in the 3-0 win against Ecuador and once in the quarter-final against Argentina.... Azzurri glory against odds hailed ROME, July 10: The Italian media struggled on Monday to come to terms with the victory of the national soccer team in Sunday''s World Cup final, barely able to believe they had overcome scandal and setbacks to win.... Ivanov, Poll flashed most red cards Andre Macanga (Angola), Jean-Paul Yaovi Abalo Dosseh (Togo), Avery John (Trinidad & Tobago), Eddie Pope (United States), Pablo Mastroeni (United States),... Italians storm streets of Rome ROME, July 10: Italians launched into frenzied celebrations as their national soccer team won the World Cup final on Sunday to give the country something to cheer about after a run of scandals.... Key statistics BERLIN, July 9: Key statistics of the 18th World Cup which ended on Sunday.... Klinsmann BERLIN, July 10: German Football Federation president Theo Zwanziger on Monday vowed to convince Jurgen Klinsmann to remain as coach of the national team. Klinsmann''s contract with the DFB expired on... Contrasting victories for Asghar and Mehrullah KARACHI, July 10: Pakistan’s Asghar Ali Shah for the second time survived a scare in beating Iran’s Saeed Norouzei before reaching Green Hill Cup boxing semi-finals along with four compatriots at KPT Sports Complex on Monday.... Immelman holds off Woods for maiden PGA Tour title LEMONT (Illinois), July 10: South African Trevor Immelman claimed his first US PGA Tour title when he held off world number one Tiger Woods to win the Western Open on Sunday.... Adil extended by Asim Shahzad LAHORE, July 10: The Punjab national junior squash championship for boys and girls entered semi-finals stage at the Punjab Squash Complex on Monday. In boys'' Under-19 event, only Adil Atlas (NWFP)... Sher-i-Gujrat romps home in style LAHORE, July 10: Three-year-old colt, Sher-i-Gujrat ridden by jockey Salah-ud-Din II, romped home an easy winner in the feature event during the day and night Lahore Summer Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday.... Karachi pairs’ bridge today KARACHI, July 10: Players are invited to participate in the Karachi Club Pairs bridge competition at the Karachi Club on Tuesday. Attractive prizes will be offered to winners.... Army clinch title ISLAMABAD, July 10: Army won the National women''s karate championship at the Pakistan Sports Complex with Wapda taking the second spot and Railways finishing third.... Regional Academies ISLAMABAD, July 10: Islamabad Regional Academy was declared open on Monday at the Diamond Cricket Ground. The academy has 20 under-19 players who will be coached by head coach Taimur Azam and coach-cum-trainer Amir Akbar.... Pakistan triumph LAHORE, July 10: Pakistan beat Iran 6-5 in Wushu at Qadhafi Stadium, Tehran, according to a press release issued by the Pakistan Wushu Federation on Monday.... Flintoff returns MANCHESTER, July 10: Andrew Flintoff made a spectacular return to senior cricket with an astonishing bowling haul at Old Trafford on Sunday. In his first match in a month since being... Jrs for New Zealand ISLAMABAD, July 10: The Pakistan squash team is to head for New Zealand on Wednesday to compete in the 14th World junior men''s Championship. Pakistan will take part in both the individual and team events of the July 17-28 championship.... Venue changed for tri-nation COLOMBO, July 10: Sri Lanka have changed the venues for all matches in a tri-nation limited-overs cricket tournament next month to stadiums in the capital, the country''s cricket chief said on Monday.... PSF nominates Jahangir ISLAMABAD, July 10: The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has nominated Jahangir Khan for re-election as the president of world squash body. The Annual General meeting of the World Squash Federation (WSF)... Hasan excels KARACHI, July 10: A superb all-round show by Hasan Idrees helped Reckitt Benkiser Pakistan (RBP) beat CDC by three wickets in the fifth AKU Sports & Rehabilitation Centre cricket tournament at AKU ground on Sunday.... 5-wicket haul by Faraz KARACHI, July 10: Slow left-armer Spinner Faraz Ahmed claimed five for 11 as Zone-III Whites outclassed Zone-II Greens by 196 runs in the inaugural match of the KCCA Under-15 Inter-zonal cricket tournament at the TMC ground on Sunday.... Doctors working with donor agencies violating rules PESHAWAR, July 10: A number of doctors working with international donor agencies are violating provincial health department rules. Sources said that the provincial government employees were required to seek official permission before applying for jobs outside the department.... Surgeon nominated for award in Scotland PESHAWAR, July 10: A Pakistani surgeon and his wife have been nominated for the Robert Burners Award in Scotland for their services after the Oct 8 earthquake in the NWFP.... 50 transformers seized KHAR, July 10: The Water and Power Development Authority confiscated cables and 50 transformers from about half a dozen villages in the Bajaur Agency. Wapda officials launched a campaign against... NWFP revenue shortfall at Rs6 billion in 2005-06 PESHAWAR, July 10: The NWFP recorded a revenue shortfall of over Rs 6 billion against its projected current revenue receipts of Rs 58.3 billion for 2005-06.... Forward bloc seeks Muqam’s removal KOHAT, July 10: Members of the forward bloc in the ruling PML have demanded dismissal of the party’s provincial president Amir Muqam who, according to them, ‘has spoiled the gains made by the government over the past four years’....

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