Mbappé swoops into Arda Güler’s post with photo credit demand after Zinedine Zidane picture, gets cheeky reply

Kylian Mbappé had a cheeky request for Real Madrid teammate Arda Güler after the Turkish midfielder shared a photograph with French football legend Zinedine Zidane, prompting a playful exchange on social media.Güler posted the picture on Instagram, smiling alongside Zidane, only for Mbappé to appear in the comments and jokingly claim credit for taking it.“No credit for the photograph?” the France forward wrote.Güler was quick with his reply, tagging Mbappé and acknowledging his role behind the camera with a witty footballing reference.“This time you assist,” the Turkish midfielder responded.The comeback turned Mbappé’s complaint into a playful joke about providing an assist away from the pitch, with Güler suggesting that the French forward had set him up for the memorable photograph rather than a goal. The exchange offered a light-hearted glimpse into the relationship between the two Real Madrid stars and the camaraderie within the club’s dressing room.A meeting with Zidane after France’s victoryThe photograph followed France’s 1–0 victory over Türkiye on September 25, 2026, in the opening match of their UEFA Nations League Group A1 campaign. The encounter took place at Kocaeli Stadyumu in Türkiye and marked Zidane’s official debut as head coach of the French national team.After a goalless and physically demanding first half, Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 54th minute. The France captain finished a move created by Michael Olise, slotting a precise, low shot into the net from inside the penalty area to secure all three points for France.Zidane, a former Real Madrid player and manager, was at the centre of attention following his appointment as France’s national team coach. Güler’s photograph with the French legend provided the backdrop for the exchange, with Mbappé revealing that he had been the man behind the camera.The interaction quickly caught the attention of football fans, who enjoyed seeing the two Madrid teammates trade jokes online. Güler’s response was particularly fitting, turning a request for photographic credit into a footballing assist and allowing Mbappé to take on the role of provider away from the pitch.France and Türkiye are scheduled to meet again on November 16, 2026, in the reverse fixture of their Nations League campaign. France are set to host the encounter at the Matmut Stadium in Vénissieux.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.