Zidane: The story behind this trend in Social Media today
06-10-2026
The trend around Zidane on social media today centers on his start as France national-team coach and the clips that have turned him into a recurring meme.Zinedine Zidane took over Les Bleus after the 2026 World Cup, succeeding Didier Deschamps. He is known for a calm public image from his playing days and his time managing Real Madrid, so the contrast with his touchline behavior has drawn attention.The clip that first spread widely came from a late-September Nations League match in Belgium. Michael Olise scored a late winner. Zidane sprinted down the sideline in a suit, then kicked a spare ball that was resting on a cone. He later said he had followed the move because he sensed Olise was about to score, saw the ball, and felt he had to strike itcalling the moment a bit ridiculous but unimportant. The sequence was shared heavily, edited into jokes, and treated as proof that the usually composed coach had lost himself in the game.That reaction kept circulating. On 5 October, France hosted Belgium at the Stade de France and won 4-1 after trailing at half-time. Substitutes changed the match: Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, and Michael Olise (who scored twice) were involved in the four goals in a short late burst. Coverage and fan posts framed it as a coaching turnaround by Zidane in his first home win in the job, and fresh reaction clips mixed with the earlier celebration meme. The result is a steady stream of highlights, jokes about his sideline energy, and commentary on how invested he looks in the role.