Mbappe and Giroud Put Australia to the Sword as France Open World Cup Defence in Style
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Mbappe and Giroud Put Australia to the Sword as France Open World Cup Defence in Style

BySamod Biobaku

After going down early, reigning World Cup champions France came roaring back at Al-Janoub Stadium on Tuesday to beat Australia 4-1 in Group D. Australia’s Craig Goodwin scored in just the ninth minute as French defender Lucas Hernández went down on the play. But France responded with four unanswered goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud…

Giroud Named in France World Cup Squad
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Giroud Named in France World Cup Squad

BySamod Biobaku

Olivier Giroud was named in France’s squad for the Qatar World Cup as coach Didier Deschamps unveiled a 25-man group amid injury concerns for the defending champions, as reported by Rappler. The experienced striker, recalled in March after a nine-month hiatus following the team’s early Euro 2021 exit, has been in good form for AC…