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“Starfoula” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

Starfoula is the word Griezmann let slip at a press conference after the World Cup.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Starfoula” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Starfoula” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 2196 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3495 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Starfoula” meme mean?

Starfoula works as an interjection of disbelief or weariness, close to “oh my goodness”. The original phrase is a common Arabic expression that casual French has adopted. The meme thrives on contrast: the footballer, described on the card as the plain “ham and butter sandwich” guy, says it in an everyday, natural way. People drop it into conversation to react to an absurdity, a blunder or a surprise, always jokingly.

Where does the “Starfoula” meme come from?

The card says Griezmann let “starfoula” out at a press conference after winning the World Cup. The final took place on July 15, 2018 in Russia, with France beating Croatia 4-2. A YouTube video titled “Griezmann et Rami disent starphoullah” also circulates, showing fans picked up and shared the word. Simple and easy to repeat, it became a comment-section line around the player and the 2018 tournament.

  1. July 15, 2018World Cup final in Russia: France beat Croatia 4-2.

How to use the “Starfoula” meme

  • Drop starfoula at an absurd last-minute score.
  • Answer a friend telling an unbelievable mishap.
  • Comment a football clip with the word and a Griezmann face.
  • React to a bill higher than expected.

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The “Starfoula” card in MyMemeCards

Starfoula card
NumberNo. 2196
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3495
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@jojoo_dum
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,495 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Starfoula” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Starfoula comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is Starfoula?

A twist on the Arabic phrase astaghfirullah, used as an interjection of surprise or irritation. The meme comes from Griezmann.

Who said starfoula?

Antoine Griezmann, according to the card, at a press conference after the World Cup win.

What does starfoula mean?

The original phrase asks God for forgiveness. In everyday use it expresses astonishment or disapproval.

How do I get the Starfoula meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Starfoula” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Starfoula card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: YouTube — Griezmann et Rami disent starphoullah · Wikipédia — Coupe du monde de football 2018 · checked on October 18, 2026.

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