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“I went along with the play” – Zidane reveals why he went wild celebrating Olise’s winner against Belgium

Zinedine Zidane has explained his passionate celebration after Bayern Munich star Michael Olise scored a late winner to seal a 1-0 victory for France over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 8:31 AM
“I went along with the play” – Zidane reveals why he went wild celebrating Olise’s winner against Belgium
Key Things to Know
  • France defeated Belgium 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League thanks to a late goal by Michael Olise.
  • Zinedine Zidane celebrated the goal by sprinting down the touchline and kicking a loose ball.
  • Zidane explained after the match that he wanted to be part of Olise's exceptional play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

France manager Zinedine Zidane has explained his passionate touchline celebration following Michael Olise's late winner against Belgium on Monday. The Bayern Munich forward scored a solo goal to secure a 1-0 victory for France in the UEFA Nations League, prompting Zidane to sprint down the touchline and powerfully kick a loose ball.

Speaking after the match, Zidane noted that he wanted to be part of the play as Olise dribbled forward, describing the winger's effort as an exceptional moment of pure talent. The French coach praised Olise's football intelligence, reading of situations, and entertainment value.

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