Tag: France

Atletico Madrid and France striker Antoine Griezmann paid tribute to Arsenal's Olivier Giroud after his hat-trick on international duty.

Olivier Giroud continued his impressive goal-scoring form for France with a hat-trick during their 5-0 international friendly win over Paraguay on Friday evening.

Something that has remained in tact this season, no matter what was being written about him in the press, is Didier Deschamps' unwavering faith in Olivier Giroud.

Olivier Giroud recently became France's 10th highest goalscorer but the striker insists he doesn't plan on stopping there.

Karim Benzema has decided that the best way to get back at Olivier Giroud for taking his place in the France national team is to get petty.

Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud, Mohamed Elneny, David Ospina, Joel Campbell and Ainsley Maitland-Niles have all been in action for the respective countries.

Olivier Giroud got on the scoresheet twice for France as they beat Luxembourg on Saturday night.

Mesut Ozil has been left out of yet another shortlist, this time Uefa's 40-man shortlist for 2016 team of the year.

It seems that former Arsenal man, Samir Nasri, remains unconvinced by Olivier Giroud, despite the striker having a solid Euro 2016 tournament.

Didier Deschamps has admitted that he might not start Olivier Giroud against Sweden as the striker isn't 100% fit.

Tottenham goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, has apparently dubbed Laurent Koscielny as one of the best defenders in the world.

Olivier Giroud, Shkodran Mustafi and Nacho Monreal have all received call-ups ahead of the international break next week.

Former France international, Christophe Dugarry, had high praise for Arsenal's centre back, Laurent Koscielny recently, calling him the 'real leader'

Real Madrid defender, Raphaël Varane, hailed Laurent Koscielny's contribution to France's 1-0 win over the Netherlands on Tuesday night.

Laurent Koscielny came under all sorts of scrutiny for a hand ball which wasn't really a hand ball during Arsenal's 1-0 win against Burnley and now it's happened again.

It turns out that Laurent Koscielny was actually crucial for France's one and only goal against the Netherlands on Monday night.

Granit Xhaka captained Switzerland for the first time during his country's 2-1 win over Andorra on Monday night.

Laurent Koscielny played the full match for France as they beat Bulgaria 4-1 in their World Cup qualifying game.

Laurent Koscielny hailed his France teammate, Lyon striker Nabil Fekir, while away on international duty.

Arsene Wenger has been able to tap in his knowledge of the French market to sign many of his compatriots.

Olivier Giroud will not be included in the upcoming round of international friendlies after picking up another injury against Chelsea.

After his performance in France’s 0-0 draw against Belarus earlier in the week, Olivier Giroud has come in for heavy criticism because of his miss after Antoine Griezmann’s sublime pass slipped him through on goal.

Olivier Giroud appears to have handed over his title of 'hottest French player' to Antoine Griezmann, a fact that the striker has had to come to terms with.

Olivier Giroud insisted after France's 3-1 win over Italy that he's not worried about his place in the team following the signing of Lucas Perez.

Prior to the Italy v France friendly match on Thursday, Monaco defender, Djibril Sidibe, was interviewed by l'equipe and explained why he turned Arsenal down.

Olivier Giroud played 45 minutes during France's 3-1 win over Italy on Thursday night and managed to score a beaut' of a goal.

Olivier Giroud and West Ham's Dimitri Payet appeared to be having fun in France training recently.

Olivier Giroud has spoken about the bitter disappointment of losing in the Euro 2016 final and his desire to move on from it.

Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud have been called up to the France squad that will face Italy and Belarus when the first interlull descends upon us next week.

Arsenal have received a boost after Mesut Ozil, Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud all returned to training as scheduled.

Both Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud refused to put on their Euro runners-up medals after losing 1-0 to Portugal in the final.

Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny suffered a huge disappointment at the hands of Portugal in the Euro final.

Mesut Ozil has once again shown why he's a class above the rest by writing a heart-felt, touching caption on Instagram.

Against the general run of play and most people's predictions, France beat Germany to the Euro final.

Olivier Giroud could be set to miss out on France's Euro semi-final clash against Germany on Thursday through injury.

On Thursday, France faced Germany in the semi-finals of the Euros and Olivier Giroud has admitted that they're all fully aware that the Germans are the favourites.

Antoine Griezmann praised Olivier Giroud in France's press conference, describing his efforts on the pitch as 'unnoticed' by many.

Laurent Koscielny gave a long interview to l'Equipe prior to the 2016 Euros that the English media have only just picked up, here are some bits about defensive work and positioning.

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Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny both featured for France as they beat Ireland 2-1 to seal their place in the quarter-finals, with Oli putting in a great shift.