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Landmark Moments For Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud As France Beat Poland 3-1 To Enter Quarter-finals | Football News
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Landmark Moments For Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud As France Beat Poland 3-1 To Enter Quarter-finals | Football News

[ad_1] Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday. Giroud's opening goal a minute before half-time was his 52nd for his country, allowing him to pass Thierry Henry and become France's all-time record marksman. Mbappe's lethal strike in the 74th minute killed off any prospect of a Poland comeback and he netted again at the death to move to nine goals in just 11 World Cup appearances, the second-most for a French player at the tournament.At the other end the threat of Robert Lewandowski was snuffed out by the French defence although the 34-year-old Poland captain did get the consolation of scoring a stoppage-time penalty.France, though, march ...
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Olivier Giroud Becomes France’s All-Time Record Goalscorer, Surpasses Thierry Henry | Football News
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Olivier Giroud Becomes France’s All-Time Record Goalscorer, Surpasses Thierry Henry | Football News

[ad_1] Olivier Giroud became France's all-time top-scorer© AFPOlivier Giroud became France's record scorer on Sunday with 52 goals, eclipsing the mark he shared with Thierry Henry after striking against Poland at the World Cup. Giroud, 36, gave France a 1-0 lead just before half-time in their last-16 tie at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on his 117th appearance for his country. It was the AC Milan forward's third goal of the tournament after his brace against Australia in France's opening group game.(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)Featured Video Of The DayFIFA World Cup 2022: Cameroon Do The Unthinkable By Beating BrazilTopics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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Olivier Giroud Equals Thierry Henry Mark As World Cup Holders France Sink Australia | Football News
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Olivier Giroud Equals Thierry Henry Mark As World Cup Holders France Sink Australia | Football News

[ad_1] Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a winning start Tuesday. Australia took a shock lead at Al Janoub Stadium with the game just nine minutes old when Craig Goodwin scored. France, whose build-up to the tournament was marred by injuries, saw left-back Lucas Hernandez come off hurt in the move that led to that goal.However, they recovered to equalise through Adrien Rabiot before Giroud put them ahead with an easy finish in the 32nd minute for his 50th international goal.Kylian Mbappe got his name on the scoresheet in the second half and Giroud sealed the win to equal Henry's record tally of 51 goals for France.The win leaves them top o...
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Veteran Olivier Giroud Eyeing Thierry Henry’s France Goal Record At World Cup | Football News
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Veteran Olivier Giroud Eyeing Thierry Henry’s France Goal Record At World Cup | Football News

[ad_1] Olivier Giroud is hoping to break Thierry Henry's record and become France's all-time leading goalscorer at this year's World Cup as he comes into the tournament in Qatar after a fine run of form with AC Milan. Giroud turned 36 in September and had not been a regular in recent France squads but nine goals this season for the Serie A champions convinced France coach Didier Deschamps to take the veteran forward to Qatar. It is Giroud's third World Cup and while he had been expected to feature mainly from the bench, he could yet have a key role to play with doubts surrounding the fitness of Karim Benzema."For me it is kind of a blessing to have the opportunity to play for my country at a third World Cup. I want to enjoy every single moment," Giroud told reporters before France traine...
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FIFA World Cup 2022: France Name 25-Member Squad | Football News
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FIFA World Cup 2022: France Name 25-Member Squad | Football News

[ad_1] France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender's recent injury problems, while 36-year-old striker Olivier Giroud was also called up. Deschamps selected 25 of a possible 26 players for the tournament in Qatar, where France will attempt to become the first team to defend their World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Eleven members of the 2018 title-winning squad return, including captain Hugo Lloris and reserve goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, along with Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, who has missed a series of games for Real Madrid this season because of injury, is set for his first World Cup appearance since 2014.Benzema was frozen out of the France team for five-and-a-half years due to...
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AC Milan, Leipzig Take Final Last-16 Places As Paris Saint-Germain Lose Top Spot | Football News
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AC Milan, Leipzig Take Final Last-16 Places As Paris Saint-Germain Lose Top Spot | Football News

[ad_1] AC Milan reached the Champions League knock-out stage for the first time in nine years on Wednesday with a 4-0 victory over Salzburg, while RB Leipzig also qualified by thrashing Shakhtar Donetsk. Paris Saint-Germain will be the team group winners want to avoid in Monday's last-16 draw after missing out on top spot in Group H despite a 2-1 win at Juventus, as Benfica hammered Maccabi Haifa 6-1 to snatch first place on total away goals. Seven-time European champions Milan knew a point would be enough to send them into the last 16 for the first time since the 2013-14 season after a group-stage exit last term."These kinds of nights is what we wish for," Milan coach Stefano Pioli told Sky Sport."We wanted to show we improved compared to last season in the Champions League. We're ambit...
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AC Milan See Off Juvetus To Draw Level With Leaders Napoli | Football News
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AC Milan See Off Juvetus To Draw Level With Leaders Napoli | Football News

[ad_1] AC Milan bounced back from their midweek humbling at Chelsea by comfortably seeing off Juventus 2-0 on Saturday and moving level on points with Serie A leaders Napoli. Italian champions Milan showed no signs of a European hangover as they beat fierce rivals Juve in front of a packed San Siro thanks to goals either side of half-time from Fikayo Tomori and Brahim Diaz. Stefano Pioli's team are one of three on 20 points with Napoli and also Atalanta, who travel to fellow surprising Udinese on Sunday afternoon with the chance to claim the outright lead.Milan sit third after a dominant display which should give them some cause for optimism ahead of Tuesday night, when they try to gain revenge on Chelsea in Champions League Group E.For Juve it was yet another poor performance and result...
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Chelsea vs AC Milan, UEFA Champions League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Chelsea vs AC Milan, UEFA Champions League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Chelsea host leaders AC Milan at the Stamford Bridge in a Champions League Group E clash.© AFPChelsea host leaders AC Milan at the Stamford Bridge in a Champions League Group E clash. With just one point from their first two games, Chelsea look to bounce back with a win against the reigning Italian champions. Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori, now with Milan, return to Stamford Bridge for the since leaving Chelsea. Chelsea got back to winning ways in the Premier League after scoring late away at Crystal Palace. Milan, too, won 3-1 on the road at Empoli with star winger Rafael Leao in red hot form.When will the Chelsea vs AC Milan, UEFA Champions League match be played?The Chelsea vs AC Milan, UEFA Champions League match will be played on Thursday.Where will the Chelsea vs AC Milan,...
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Nations League: Kylian Mbappe Stars As France Shrugg-Off Troubles To Outclass Austria | Football News
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Nations League: Kylian Mbappe Stars As France Shrugg-Off Troubles To Outclass Austria | Football News

[ad_1] Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning opening goal as France shook off injuries to a host of key players and a series of off-field issues to claim a welcome 2-0 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League in Paris on Thursday. Mbappe showcased his phenomenal pace and strength on the way before finishing emphatically to put the reigning world champions ahead in the 56th minute at the Stade de France. The recalled Olivier Giroud doubled their lead nine minutes later as France ran out deserved winners to stave off the threat of relegation from the top tier of the Nations League, a competit...
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France vs Austria, UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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France vs Austria, UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] France's latest squad features several new faces who are hoping to impress.© AFPA hectic schedule of club football ahead of the World Cup is interrupted this week as national teams get a last chance to finetune their preparations before travelling to Qatar for the start of the tournament on November 20. Defending champions France are trying to avoid being relegated from the top tier of the Nations League. They host Austria at the Stade France, ahead of their encounter with leaders Denmark on Sunday. France's latest squad features several new faces who are hoping to seize their chance to impress, ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, starting November 20.When will the France vs Austria, UEFA Nations League match be played?The France vs Austria, UEFA Nations League match will be pla...
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