The match between Argentina and Algeria left an image that is making thousands of fans on social media laugh. While Lionel Messi was delivering a spectacular hat trick, the cameras caught Zinedine Zidane watching from the stands as the Argentine national team punished the Algerian defense, where one of his sons was making his debut.
The scene quickly went viral and sparked all kinds of jokes. Many users imagined what the French legend must have been thinking as he watched Messi, one of the greatest players of all time, score three goals against his son’s team in a World Cup.
Beyond the memes, the match confirmed Messi’s great form, as he led Argentina’s victory with a brilliant performance. However, for many fans the most talked-about moment did not happen on the field, but in the stands, where Zidane’s serious expression seemed to perfectly sum up what the Algerian supporters were feeling.
Social media was quick to react with comments like “He wanted to go down to the field and even out the match” or “It would have been incredible to see Zidane against Messi in his prime”. Others, meanwhile, took the opportunity to debate the pressure faced by the children of great sports legends when they try to follow in their footsteps.
Because one thing is facing Argentina. It is something very different when Messi decides to have one of those nights that end up in the highlight reels forever.
Here’s the viral clip: