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Zidane's Confusion After Goal
Zidane admits he doesn't know what he did after scoring France's winning goal against Belgium.
In brief
Zidane admits he doesn't know what he did after scoring France's winning goal against Belgium. Zidane described his unexpected celebration after France's last-minute goal against Belgium as a reaction he didn't recognize. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Zidane's surprise reaction
Zinédine Zidane ran toward the touchline after scoring France's winning goal against Belgium.
“Je ne sais même pas ce que j’ai fait”
The goal moment
At 88 minutes of France's match against Belgium, Michael Olise scored the winning goal.
Zidane's explanation
Zidane described seeing Olise's run, spotting the ball, and shooting without realizing his reaction.
Dopamine's role
Neuroscientists found dopamine signals help process unexpected rewards and learning.
Shared joy effect
Group reactions to sports events can synchronize physical responses and create a sense of closeness.
Memory confusion
Zidane's reaction shows intense joy doesn't erase memories but creates unexpected behaviors.
The essence
Zidane described his unexpected celebration after France's last-minute goal against Belgium as a reaction he didn't recognize.
