27 November 2006

Football - Ballon D'Or Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named European Footballer of the Year today. He paid tribute to his national team and troubled Juventus, saying "Of course I will bring this trophy back to Madrid but I would also love to bring it to Turin". The 33-year-old defender beat international team mate Gianluigi Buffon and France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry into second and third.