Zidane's 2006 WC teammate smoked 250 cigarettes after 'headbutt incident' in the final

2006 World Cup witnessed one of most dramatic events in football history as Zinedine Zidane was sent off for infamous headbutt incident with former Italy defender Marco Materazzi in final. Although 2006 World Cup final was anunced as last game for Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid boss seemingly left his n-teammate Willy Sagl frustrated. Zidane headbutt incident had a big impact on friendship between Willy Sagl who did t speak with his former teammate for over two years.

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Italy vs France 2006 World Cup final: Zidane retires post 2006 World Cup final

Before tournament, Zidane anunced that he would retire from sport after leading France into grand tournament. Zidane was 34 at time and played an instrumental role in helping France reach 2006 World Cup final. st for 2006 World Cup final vs Italy was set for Zidane to bow out as a world champion for second time in his career. 

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Italy vs France 2006 World Cup final: Zidane headbutt on Materazzi

limelight was on Zidane once again as his panenka penalty gave France lead in 2006 World Cup final but Marco Materazzi equalised for Italy inside 19 minutes. game went into extra time and following an exchange of words with n French captain, Materazzi was struck with a Zidane headbutt into his chest. 'Zidane headbutt' earned Frenchman his marching orders and Italy won game on penalties.

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Willy Sagl furious after Zidane headbutt incident

Following final, Zidane apologised to Willy Sagl but former Bayern Munich star was having ne of it. Sagl admitted that he smoked 250 cigarettes in 10 minutes in bathroom as he was extremely disappointed with Zidane. 43-year-old Sagl revealed that incident left a massive scar on ir friendship.

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Sagl reconciles with Zidane after marri

Two years after headbutt incident, Sagl was preparing to tie kt and his wife requested Zidane to be present for ceremony. It was just after 2008 European championships but Zidane failed to make it for event that night. However, pair met for a drink in morning and Sagl was pleased to see his former captain. After a healthy conversation, duo reportedly returned to being on good terms with each or.