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Mauricio Pochettino lets Tottenham allegiances slip with ruthless Olivier Giroud verdict

Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record-breaking night at the World Cup and Mauricio Pochettino has confessed to disliking the forward when he was at Arsenal and Chelsea

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud scores 52nd goal to break Henry’s France record

The 36-year-old has become France’s all-time top goal scorer – but Kylian Mbappe is not far behind.

Al Jazeera

Olivier Giroud prepares for France record that he was never meant to break

Olivier Giroud was never meant to play for France, let alone be a World Cup winner and on the verge of becoming Les Bleus' all-time top goalscorer - still, his rise divides opinion

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How immigration ‘made French football better’

From Polish miners to heroes of Algerian independence, immigrants have greatly influenced French football.

Al Jazeera

France coach Deschamps refuses to discuss holidaying Benzema

Doha (AFP) - France coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday refused to discuss Karim Benzema after the injured Ballon d'Or winner was spotted arriving on holiday on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion following his withdrawal from the World Cup.

AFP

Karim Benzema decision made by Didier Deschamps amid World Cup injury recovery hopes

Karim Benzema was ruled out of the 2022 World Cup with a thigh injury before speculation this week that he could make a staggering return after his recovery went better than planned

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema could make sensational World Cup 2022 return after rapid injury recovery

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could make a sensational return to the France World Cup squad after returning to first-team training and recovering from injury

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Karim Benzema in World Cup return hope as Real Madrid talisman could defy medical diagnosis for France

The 34-year-old was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar but could now be available for selection again.

Daily Record

Five talking points from day seven of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

As a Socceroos win sends fans crazy at Fed Square, one superstar is Argentina's saviour while another is driving France into the next round, while a national coach has a war of words with a former star striker / manager turned pundit. Check out the five talking points for day…

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Mbappe shows France attack well equipped without Benzema

Doha (AFP) - An injury to Karim Benzema on the eve of the World Cup threatened to derail France's title defence, but Kylian Mbappe again showed they have the attacking resources in reserve to get by without the Ballon d'Or winner in Qatar.

AFP

Graeme Souness aims rant at "lucky" Olivier Giroud and makes "controversy" comparison

The Liverpool legend did not hold back in his assessment of the France striker despite the fact Olivier Giroud is so close to becoming Les Bleus all-time leading goal-scorer

Daily Mirror

Attacking variety leaves France capable of defending World Cup crown as Kylian Mbappe shines in Denmark win

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Denmark to become the first side to confirm their place in the last-16 in another statement from the holders.

Evening Standard

Ally McCoist in devilish Graeme Souness call back as Rangers icons end up on same side over World Cup shock rant

Souness is adamant Giroud is "lucky" to be on the same number of France goals as Thierry Henry.

Daily Record

World Cup 2022: France vs Denmark match preview

France will look to secure a spot in the next round as they face a Denmark side that underwhelmed in their first match.

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Giroud ready to tower above French giants

Doha (AFP) - From Raymond Kopa to Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane to Thierry Henry, France has produced some of football's all-time greats, but Olivier Giroud needs just one more goal for Les Bleus to tower over all of his compatriots.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Coman Leaves France Training Session Ahead of Denmark Clash

Kingsley Coman has left France's training session on Thursday, two days before the defending champions face Denmark in Group D of the World Cup in Qatar. The forward walked off the pitch with no apparent injury in a session that was attended by all players, including Raphael Varane who missed…

Daily Mirror

Real Madrid respond to stunning Cristiano Ronaldo return rumours after his Man Utd exit

Cristiano Ronaldo is a free agent after leaving Manchester United but there will be no return to Real Madrid - for whom he became a legend between 2009 and 2018

Evening Standard

Olivier Giroud defies critics to match Thierry Henry record and soothe injury-hit France in big World Cup win

Has one person’s aptitude for a task ever been so justifiably questioned, yet so undeniably clear?

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Giroud equals Henry record as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Doha (AFP) - Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as the holders roared back to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a flying start Tuesday.

AFP

Giroud profits from Benzema blow to match Henry's goals record

Doha (AFP) - Olivier Giroud was unlikely to start until Karim Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup, but adversity has never fazed the man who on Tuesday equalled Thierry Henry's all-time goalscoring record for his country.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

AFP

Giroud equals Henry mark as World Cup holders France sink Australia

Doha (AFP) - 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.

AFP

Saudi Arabia stun Messi's Argentina to ignite World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday by beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 but France launched their title defence in style.

France 24

France pummel Australia as Giroud equals Henry's goal-scoring record

Current champions France started their World Cup campaign in fine style with their 4-1 victory over Australia, capped by a brace from Olivier Giroud, who matched Thierry Henry's 51-goal record for Les Bleus. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the match unfolded.

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