Highbury Farewell Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick against Wigan Athletic in Arsenal's final competitive match at Highbury.
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2006 in France
Explore 18 historical events and records for France in 2006.
Historical records for France in 2006
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May
Arsenal Champions League Final
Wenger guided Arsenal to its first UEFA Champions League final, where ten-man Arsenal lost 2-1 to Barcelona after leading late into the match.
Golden Boot Premier League
Claims the Premier League top-scorer award with 27 goals while representing Arsenal. The season is distinguished by securing a third consecutive scoring crown.
June
World Cup Goal Against South Korea
Scores France's goal in a 1-1 World Cup draw with South Korea.
July
2006 FIFA World Cup Final - Franck Ribéry
Franck Ribéry carried the ball at Italy’s defenders and remained an outlet for France during the closely contested final.
2006 FIFA World Cup Final - Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira anchored France’s central midfield until an injury forced his replacement in the second half.
2006 FIFA World Cup Final - Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry started up front for France and sought space behind the Italian defence before leaving the match during extra time.
Panenka Penalty in World Cup Final
Scores a chipped penalty off the crossbar to give France an early lead.
World Cup Final Red Card
Is sent off in extra time after headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Arsenal Moves to Emirates Stadium
Wenger oversaw Arsenal’s transition from Highbury to the new Emirates Stadium in 2006, a move that reshaped the club’s finances and its long-term development.
September
Tour de France
Frankie Andreu and another unnamed teammate were reported to have made recent statements that they used EPO during the 1999 Tour de France
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Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Juventus and adds experienced international defensive cover.
Discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb
Leads a microlensing team reporting a cold low-mass planet far from its host star.
International Caps
Scores the decisive goal against Brazil in France's 2006 World Cup quarter-final after meeting a free kick from Zidane.
International Caps
Opens the scoring from the penalty spot against Italy in the 2006 World Cup final before being sent off in extra time.
Tell No One
Directs Tell No One.
Wenger Leads Arsenal to European Final
Arsène Wenger reached the Champions League final with Arsenal but Barcelona won after a dramatic late comeback.
Wenger Oversees Move to Emirates Stadium
Arsène Wenger helped guide Arsenal through a financially demanding transition from Highbury to the new Emirates Stadium.
How these records were prepared
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