Did Zidane and Marco Materazzi ever make up after the infamous World Cup headbutt?

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May 16, 2025

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Posted by Anonymous - May 16, 2025

So, that whole Zidane and Materazzi situation from 2006 is still wild to me. I remember watching it on YouTube forever, trying to figure out what they actually said to each other! But recently, I saw that Materazzi actually offered to make peace with Zidane, which is something I never expected. He said he hasn't really seen Zidane since that match, but he's open for a handshake or whatever.

Honestly, I think it's cool. It was one of the most talked-about football moments ever—Zidane just lost it and bam, headbutted Materazzi! But that was ages ago. Even legends can mess up, right? Forgiving each other would be a huge move and might help fans finally move on, too.

If Zidane ever accepts that peace offer, I'd want to see it live! Feels like they're both ready to let the past go, which is a good lesson. Even the biggest sports rivalries can calm down after a while. Maybe we should all be that chill about old beefs.

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