Jul 10 2006, 06:44 AM
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Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon admitted it was a dream come true to win the World Cup.
The Azzurri held their nerve from the penalty spot as they beat France 5-3 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Berlin.
Buffon was always confident his side could achieve success and he paid tribute to his team-mates.
"After the extra-time I thought there weren't problems and that, with a little luck, we could win," beamed Buffon. "And so it has been.
"I think to all the times when I was a child, I dreamt to touch the cup and to win it.
"We need luck, but there has been also help from above high.
"Any win can't arrive without the group's strength and the humility that allowed us to win.
"Comparison with Zoff? I don't think so. I always followed my way, other people must decide this."
The Azzurri held their nerve from the penalty spot as they beat France 5-3 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Berlin.
Buffon was always confident his side could achieve success and he paid tribute to his team-mates.
"After the extra-time I thought there weren't problems and that, with a little luck, we could win," beamed Buffon. "And so it has been.
"I think to all the times when I was a child, I dreamt to touch the cup and to win it.
"We need luck, but there has been also help from above high.
"Any win can't arrive without the group's strength and the humility that allowed us to win.
"Comparison with Zoff? I don't think so. I always followed my way, other people must decide this."
Fabio hails his team-mates
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Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro praised his team-mates as his side won the World Cup.
Cannavaro inspired his side to victory as he marked winning his 100th cap in style in Berlin.
The Juventus defender admitted Italy had surprised many people by winning the tournament despite all the turmoil in domestic football.
"Italy have wanted this for a long time and, coming after everything that has happened in the past few months, it was really needed," Cannavaro said.
"It's a fantastic feeling. My son asked to sleep in my bed last night, but I told him he could share it with me and the trophy soon.
"No one would have imagined it at the start of the World Cup, but we have won so we're happy.
"I knew this could be my last World Cup and I asked my team-mates to make sure I reached this milestone here.
"I have to say they arranged it in the best of ways."
Cannavaro was arguably one of the players of the tournament and the defender admitted he even surprised himself with some of his performances.
"I've had good form for two years but even I didn't expect to play this well at the World Cup," concluded Cannavaro.
Cannavaro inspired his side to victory as he marked winning his 100th cap in style in Berlin.
The Juventus defender admitted Italy had surprised many people by winning the tournament despite all the turmoil in domestic football.
"Italy have wanted this for a long time and, coming after everything that has happened in the past few months, it was really needed," Cannavaro said.
"It's a fantastic feeling. My son asked to sleep in my bed last night, but I told him he could share it with me and the trophy soon.
"No one would have imagined it at the start of the World Cup, but we have won so we're happy.
"I knew this could be my last World Cup and I asked my team-mates to make sure I reached this milestone here.
"I have to say they arranged it in the best of ways."
Cannavaro was arguably one of the players of the tournament and the defender admitted he even surprised himself with some of his performances.
"I've had good form for two years but even I didn't expect to play this well at the World Cup," concluded Cannavaro.
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