Where does the French national team’s name “Goloa rooster” come from?

When the French national team went to play, people all over the world called them with the nickname “Goloa Roosters”. Over the years, this name became familiar to many people. However, there are many tourists who are curious and do not understand why the French are called the Golgo (Gaulois) rooster.

The symbolism of the Golás rooster implies, first of all, a humorous play on French words. Their ancestors were the Gol people (Gauiois), in Latin spelled Gallus. And in Latin, this word also means “rooster”.

Modern French, as well as Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian, all derive from the popular Latin, once spoken in the Roman Empire. French evolved from Gaul-Roman, the Latin type of Gaul, or more precisely, of North Gaul. Therefore, it can be explained why the French use the Latin noun for their ancestors as a symbol.

In addition, the rooster is also an animal that plays an essential role in the countryside. It is likened to an alarm clock and guardian. Every day, the roosters wake up to call the dawn, scurrying around the farm to protect the flock. It also possesses a beautiful appearance: majestic with a crimson crest, a long bluish-gray tail that curls up like short swords. The rooster’s vigilance and courage became the reason it became a symbol of the French.

In the Middle Ages, the Golás rooster was used by the French as a religious symbol, expressing hope and faith. Images of roosters often appear on church bell towers and watchtowers.

During the Renaissance, the image of the rooster was associated with the formation of France. Under the dynasties of this period, inscriptions and coins all featured roosters. It also appeared on the flag of the French Revolution and symbolizes the resilience and courage of the people of this country during the second world war. In addition, the majority of the French still consider the Goloa rooster a symbol of sincerity and brightness.

In addition, in the ancient history of France, the government also officially recognized the rooster representing the national identity. It is present on the coin, the red hat of the revolutionary soldiers… The metaphorical image of the god of Charity always has a stick on the head of a rooster.

During the period 1870-1940, the iron gate of the Elysées Palace (present-day Presidential Palace) was decorated with a rooster and called “Rooster Gate”. Today, visitors to France can still admire this gate as well as find the rooster symbol in the Louvre or the Palace of Versailles.

During World War II, the Goloa rooster also appeared on the flag and red hat of the French revolutionary soldiers, symbolizing the bravery of the people of this country.

Today, the Goloa cock is no longer the official symbol of the French Republic, but it still represents a certain aspect of the country. In particular, it is still a symbol of national athletes’ unions in international sports competitions.