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Picture dated 27 June 2006 shows French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez (L) and his captain Zinedine Zidane (R) smiling after the final whistle of the 2nd round match of 2006 FIFA World Cup between Spain and France in Hanover, Germany. Barthez announced his retirement from soccer Thursday, 05 October 2006, three months after helping France reach its second World Cup final. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS