
(From L-R) Italy coach Marcello Lippi puffs at a cigar following his team's World Cup triumph. Juergen Klinsmann keeps up his sunny demeanour as he leads host Germans to bronze and Luiz Felipe Scolari isn't too disappointed with Portugal's fourth place finish. Can't say the same for England's Sven-Goran Eriksson though! PHOTOS: AFP
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Ronaldo (L) about to step-over Gerd Muller's mark of individual goals with this early effort against Ghana. His World Cup though ended in tears much like the ones of Michael Ballack (top right) and Cristiano Ronaldo. PHOTOS: AFP
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Figuratively for Andrea Pirlo (L) and literally for Brian McBride of the United States. The Italian midfielder regaled us with his silky play. McBride is much the worse for wear following a run-in with Italy's Daniele De Rossi's elbow. PHOTOS: AFP
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(From L-R) Cafu, Oliver Kahn, Pavel Nedved, Luis Figo and Pauleta all rid off into a golden sunset as they bid their national teams adieu. They shall be missed. PHOTOS: AFP
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