The former France captain and World Cup winner was in the stands to watch his son, Luca Zidane, who was starting in goal for Algeria in their Group E encounter. As his image flashed across the screens, supporters responded with loud applause, acknowledging one of football’s most respected figures. Luca, who has represented France at youth level, has established himself as Algeria’s first-choice goalkeeper and delivered a composed performance as the North Africans claimed a convincing 3-0 victory. While the focus remained firmly on Algeria’s performance on the pitch, the ovation for the former Real Madrid coach highlighted the respect he continues to command across the football world. Algeria’s win strengthened their position in Group E and reinforced their early intent at the tournament.

Source: GhanaWeb December 25, 2025 15:47 UTC