The official photo of the French national team alongside Emmanuel Macron sparked plenty of discussion. Standing in the front row, Rayan Cherki appeared slightly crouched down, triggering a wave of comments and jokes across social media.
Cherki became a viral sensation this week. On the steps of Clairefontaine, he seemed a little uncomfortable as he searched for the right position while standing next to France’s Minister of Sports.
Cherki Clears Up the Viral Photo Mystery
Asked about the situation by TF1, the new Manchester City player decided to set the record straight with a touch of humor. Contrary to some online jokes, there was no embarrassing reason behind his posture.
“No… don’t talk about that,” Cherki laughed before explaining his unusual stance. “It was simply a matter of respect. I was standing next to the Minister. I couldn’t be higher than her or block her from being seen. So I bent down!”
Cherki is really funny see how he pose take the picture 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/eYUQlYDTKA
— KENTINKRONO MAYOR👻 (@kwasieshun142) June 4, 2026
The explanation drew laughter from those present and should finally put an end to the wild theories circulating online. For once, there was no communication strategy or special instruction involved—just a polite gesture that unexpectedly went viral. A very Cherki moment indeed.
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