Fans in hysterics over Rayan Cherki's pose in France team photo

France's squad went viral before leaving for the World Cup after a formal photo session at Clairefontaine with President Emmanuel Macron. Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki, 22, drew attention in the front row for an awkward-looking squat that stood out from his team-mates.

The image, shared across official platforms, shows Cherki tensed in the bottom right corner of the frame. It follows other off-field moments that caught the public eye, including a cheeky selfie he secured with Prince William during Manchester City’s FA Cup trophy lift.

Social media quickly piled in with jokes and questions — “Is Cherki ok?” and “What’s Cherki doing? What kind of pose is that? Lmao.” Supporters suggested everything from needing a restroom break to trying not to block those behind him, while memes and shares spread rapidly.

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