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Events on Wednesday 3 August 2005 1
2005Returns to the French national teamZidane comes out of retirement to help France reach the 2006 World CupOn 3 August 2005, Zidane announced his return to the French national team, along with Makélélé and Thuram, after France's faltering 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign left the team in danger of missing the tournament. His return reinvigorated the squad, which won its remaining qualifiers to secure a place in Germany. The comeback set up one final World Cup run for the aging playmaker.