Tag: France
Giroud admits difficult periods at Arsenal, welcomes Welbeck challenge
Olivier Giroud has admitted that there have been ‘difficult periods’ for him recently at Arsenal but being selected for his country is doing him good.
Giroud: Benzema/Valbuena sextape scandal ‘can pollute’ France spirit
Olivier Giroud has admitted that he tries not to think of Karim Benzema’s involvement in the sex tape scandal (don’t we all) as he knows it’s something that can ‘pollute the spirit’ of the camp.
Watch: Giroud scores 14th goal for France, produces audacious skill
Playing for France on Friday evening, Olivier Giroud scored and stunned the internet with a superb piece of skill.
Watch: Giroud shows he’s still got it in training
Olivier Giroud has not been at his best in front of goal for Arsenal lately.
In fact, his form has been so poor that he’s...
Koscielny upset as injuries halt Arsenal
Facing the media on Tuesday, Laurent Koscielny was asked a number of questions about Arsenal's current form.
At Christmas, the Gunners were at the top...
Infographic: International break round up
Just over a week ago, ten Arsenal players left for international duty.
13 appearances later, it seems that all 10 are set to return injury free....
Video: France 1-0 Germany, Giroud scores against Neuer yet again
Olivier Giroud doesn't score against big games, nor does he net against major opposition.
That was one of the major criticisms of the Arsenal striker...
Watch: Giroud scores twice in two minutes to inspire France victory
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud scored twice in the space of two minutes on Sunday evening to help France to a win in Denmark.
Giroud's goals gave...
Giroud barely features in easy France win
Olivier Giroud played just under 10 minutes on Thursday evening as France won 4-0 against Armenia.
As they are hosting Euro 2016, France are only...
Deschamps: Giroud has lost confidence, but I trust him
France manager Didier Deschamps has insisted he still trusts Olivier Giroud, and is backing the striker to come through a rough patch of form.
Giroud's...
Giroud criticism after France game well out of line
Olivier Giroud was absolutely panned on Twitter and by those in the stadium after his performance for France against Serbia in their 2-1 friendly...
Arsenal defender linked with January move
Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy has been in the capital for just over a year, but could already be on his way out again.
The defender...
Watch: Giroud misses sitter for France
Olivier Giroud, through on goal in the left-hand side of the box, drags it wide.
We've seen it plenty of times by now, and on...
Giroud suffers injury on international duty
by Lewis Ambrose
A calf injury forced Olivier Giroud out of a France training session on Tuesday.
The Arsenal striker played 80 minutes in a 4-3 defeat to Belgium...
FIFA WWC Canada: England v France preview
by Sylvain Jamet, reporting from Moncton, NB Canada
The group opener between France and England will be a heavyweight contest and should decide who tops the...