On the night of June 26, a rumor was answered on the death of the father of French football legend Zinedine Zidane. It all started with a Facebook page, Cultur’Art kabyle, where a message of condolence was shared: “It is with sadness that we just learned of the death of Dda Smail. A thought for his wife and the Zidane family.
The rumor spread like wildfire through the web and several tweets of condolence were published. At the moment, there is no verified information to confirm or refute this information, which should be taken with a grain of salt.
Zinedine Zidane, of Franco-Algerian origin, is known for his attachment to his Kabyle roots and origins. Despite his immense success and international fame, Zizou never forgot his humble childhood in Marseille and the values his parents instilled in him.
Family and family values are central to Zinedine Zidane’s life. Coming from a Kabyle family, Zinedine is the youngest of his siblings made up of three brothers and a sister. Like many Kabyles, he is deeply attached to family values. In an interview with GQ France magazine, Zizou tells how his father sent him important messages when he massaged him with olive oil before and after games, or when he cut his hair.
