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Giroud equals goal record as France waltz past Australia in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud bagged a brace on Tuesday night to draw level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals as France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and take early control of Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

France's Adrien Rabiot proves he's ready to put World Cup and Man Utd snubs behind him

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Les Bleus were trailing in their World Cup opener until midfielder Adrien Rabiot grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and showed why Manchester United were so keen to sign him

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud answers France call as dazzling deputies display Didier Deschamps depth in World Cup opener

Four years ago in Russia, Olivier Giroud was an integral part of France’s World Cup success, despite being a centre-forward who did not score.

Evening Standard

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FIFA World Cup: France start title defence with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Record-setter Olivier Giroud scored twice to help defending champions France start their title defence with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. At 36 years and 53 days, first Giroud became the oldest French player to play in the FIFA World Cup and…

The Times of India

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Soccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match.

AAP

Socceroos outclassed by France in first World Cup game in Qatar, with 4-1 scoreline putting Australia in deep hole

An early goal gives the Socceroos hope of an upset, but the superstars turn up for Les Bleus in their Qatar World Cup opener, leaving Australia with a mountain to climb to get out of Group D.

ABC News

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup

Australia landed an early blow before things went downhill.

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Olivier Giroud: The amiable everyman of French football makes history at Qatar World Cup

Olivier Giroud’s double in the 4-1 win over Australia cemented his France legacy, one guided by the faith and nous of manager Didier Deschamps

The Independent UK

France’s stars shine in resounding 4-1 win over Australia

France came back from an early scare to put four past the Socceroos, with Giroud grabbing two.

Al Jazeera

Giroud equals Henry’s goal record as France survive scare to thrash Australia

France came back from a goal down to beat Australia 4-1 in their opening World Cup Group D match

The Guardian - UK

Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record as France power past Australia

The AC Milan striker scored his 50th and 51st international goals in a 4-1 win.

The Independent UK

France turn on style against Australia to remind World Cup why they are champions

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record night and his partnership with the electric Kylian Mbappe gave Les Bleus a familiar look

The Independent UK

Aurelien Tchouameni fills Pogba-Kante void as France suffocate Australia in big World Cup win

France swamped Australia with high full-backs and midfield runners, showing off a luxury array of attacking threats that will surely make their mark on this World Cup

The Independent UK

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud matches Thierry Henry goal record in emphatic comeback win for holders

Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France’s leading goalscorer of all-time as the defending champions opened their latest World Cup title defence with a confident 4-1 comeback win over Australia in Group D.

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Newcastle United supporters deliver verdict on Garang Kuol World Cup debut

The 18-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Australia's 4-1 loss to France, becoming the ninth youngest player in World Cup history

Daily Mirror

France survive scare as Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record - 5 talking points

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Reigning World Cup champions France went behind to Craig Goodwin's early strike but claimed all three points thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe had criticised French stars to thank for helping World Cup turnaround

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Kylian Mbappe scored a fine header and assisted a goal for Olivier Giroud in the second half, but it was the first half efforts of a much-maligned duo which made the difference

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United striker ‘target’ is ‘ready to be sold’ and more transfer rumours

The son of a former France legend is hot property in Europe right now and Man United could be in the hunt for him in the new year.

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The Independent UK

Vincent Kompany jokes Cristiano Ronaldo would not get in his Burnley team: ‘We need players who can run’

Kompany was speaking as a pundit on the BBC’s coverage of France vs Australia at the Qatar World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Australia’s exciting start to World Cup, scientists’ climate warning, problems at The Project

In today’s newsletter: the Socceroos score an early goal against France; Australia faces hotter, wetter climate; and Ten show exodus continues

Football London

'Huge mistake' - Arsenal supporters deliver William Saliba verdict after Australia goal v France

Arsenal news: William Saliba was included in France's 26-man World Cup squad but was not picked to start in their opening game against Australia

Wales Online

Who are the favourites to win the World Cup? Brazil, Argentina, England and France all in the mix

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is under way, but who are the favourites to win the competition?

The Guardian - UK

Where does Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina rank in World Cup shocks?

USA stunned England in 1950 while Senegal provided the first big upset of the 21st century tournaments by beating France

ABC News

Australian Sports Minister Anika Wells meets with Qatar government official ahead of Socceroos clash with France

Anika Wells, who has met with Qatar's deputy foreign minister, says Australia's own human rights record will come under the spotlight ahead of the nation hosting major sports event.

Manchester Evening News

'I was scared' - Manchester United star Raphael Varane opens up on injury ahead of World Cup

The Man United defender left the pitch devastated following the injury he suffered at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge

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