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Encyclopedia Britannica·5d ago

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Luca Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, is playing for Algeria in the World Cup, rather than for France. The reason for this choice is not entirely clear, but it is reported that Luca Zidane has chosen to forge his own path. Zinedine Zidane's family life is also being noted, with the former player having recently celebrated a birthday surrounded by family.

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