Cannavaro's 2006 Ballon d'Or choice questioned

Fabio Cannavaro did not expect to win the Ballon d'Or in 2006, despite leading the Italian national team to win the World Cup against France in the final through penalties, after a thrilling match that saw Zinedine Zidane sent off. Many had expected Zidane to be the favorite to win the award, but Cannavaro earned it in recognition of his pivotal role in Italy's triumph, making him one of the few defenders to win the prize.

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