Olivier Giroud – Page 4 – Football Scout

World Cup finalists France, Croatia owe a lot to old school Giroud, Mandzukic

Arjen Robben goes into detail about what makes former Bayern teammate Mario Mandzukic such an effective player on football’s biggest stage.

France’s Antoine Griezmann insists achieving his childhood dream of winning the World Cup is all he cares about and not whether he scores or wins personal accolades.

Paul Pogba admits that France expected to win the 2016 Euro final, but won’t make that mistake in the World Cup final.

They don’t make them like Olivier Giroud and Mario Mandzukic these days. Or rather, they try not to.

World Cup 2018 has been utterly dominated by European nations, who contributed 11 of the 16 second round sides, six of the eight quarterfinal teams, all four semifinalists and therefore, of course, both France and Croatia in Sunday’s final. While tactical sophistication is frequently (and unfairly) cited as the main strength of European nations compared to sides from other continents, realistically…

France’s Olivier Giroud targets goal against Chelsea teammate Thibaut Courtois

With France brushing aside Uruguay and Brazil’s elimination, the FC crew discuss whether Les Bleus are the clear favourites to win the World Cup.
Olivier Giroud has backed France to find a way past Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal in St Petersburg.
Chelsea striker Giroud, 31, has yet to score in Russia but wants to end that run against Chelsea teammate Courtois.
“Thibaut is difficult to beat and he has been very good at this World Cup,” he told a news conference on Sunday.
“He has a strong defence in front of him, but I am sure we will be able to break through that wall.
“I have scored a few goals against…

France to include Olivier Giroud, Blaise Matuidi in starting XI vs. Peru

France’s Raphael Varane believes the French media need to be more positive if they want France to do well at the World Cup.
France coach Didier Deschamps will include Olivier Giroud and Blaise Matuidi in his starting XI to face Peru on Thursday in Yekaterinburg.
Both players were part of first team at Tuesday afternoon’s closed-door training session and are therefore expected to start, sources have told ESPN.
Giroud had a positive impact coming off the bench in France’s 2-1 win over Australia in their Group C opener and physicality will also be useful up front against the Peruvians.
Matuidi’s work rate and intensity…

Roberto Firmino, Diego Costa among the unlucky to miss World Cup Rank

Sit back and take all of the goal celebrations you’ll see this at this summer’s World Cup by the Exploding Heads’ most agile athlete, Ian Fiveankles.

Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.

Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop react to the selections for the Ultimate World Cup XI, as chosen by the fans and ESPN FC experts.

ESPN FC’s fantasy guru Mark Donaldson runs you through the ESPN FC Match Predictor. Do you have what it takes to win the grand prize?

From the group stage to the final, find out who ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti has lifting the World Cup trophy in Russia.
We only had so much space, which meant plenty of good players missed out on our Top 50. Here are several who could make us look silly!
Roberto Firmino (Brazil)
Firmino’s absence can be explained by his struggle to claim a regular starting spot for his country. With only one centre-forward space available in Tite’s system, the Liverpool striker is set to miss out to Gabriel Jesus. Firmino’s predicament highlights Brazil’s depth, as the record five-time winners look to avoid relying on Neymar as they…

France’s Olivier Giroud, U.S.’s Matt Miazga leave game after bloody collision

Olivier Giroud and Matt Miazga exited the game after an ugly collision left them badly bloodied in France’s 1-1 draw with the United States in their final World Cup warmup on Saturday.
The two players clashed heads while going for a cross following a corner near the hour mark in Lyon, France and stayed on the ground as blood streamed down their faces.
Medical staff raced onto the field to aid the fallen players who were then attended to before being taken off for the day, Giroud leaving with a wrap…

France’s OIivier Giroud used fan abuse ‘to toughen up’

France will try to reach a third successive World Cup final on European soil after winning it all in 1998 and finishing runners-up in 2006.

France will have one of the strongest squads at the 2018 World Cup. Here’s why.

France has so many terrific players that they could field four completely different squads and still be competitive in the World Cup.

World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has some strong opinions on Paul Pogba and his role with the France national team.

Current France manager Didier Deschamps tips Zinedine Zidane to coach Les Blues at some point in the future.
Olivier Giroud has told AFP he used criticism from France fans over Karim Benzema’s exclusion from the national team to “toughen up.”
Real Madrid forward Benzema has not played for his country since October 2015, despite winning three consecutive Champions League titles at club level. 
Giroud has benefitted from the decision to omit Benzema, but has repeatedly been abused by fans, notably ahead of Euro 2016.
The Chelsea forward will head to the 2018 World Cup as one of France’s strikers, and…

France’s Olivier Giroud credits switch from Arsenal to Chelsea for good form

France will have one of the strongest squads at the 2018 World Cup. Here’s why.

Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir scored to lead France over Ireland on a rainy night at the Stade de France.

International Friendly: Olivier Giroud (40′) France 1-0 Ireland

International Friendly: Nabil Fekir (43′) France 2-0 Ireland
France striker Olivier Giroud has said his January move from Arsenal to Chelsea has helped him to hit form in time for the World Cup.
Giroud, 31, scored the opening goal shortly before half-time as Les Bleus cruised to a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in a friendly at the Stade de France on Monday.
The latest telling contribution from the former Montpellier player comes after he helped Chelsea beat Manchester United to win the FA Cup final earlier this month.
When asked by ESPN FC if his goal…

Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud thanks Arsene Wenger for Premier League chance

Arsene Wenger reflects on his time and Arsenal after his final home game and touches on what comes next after 22 years at the club.

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop mull over Arsene Wenger’s future after 22 years at Arsenal and the players’ mindset heading into the final two games.

Arsene Wenger addresses the crowd at the Emirates after a 5-0 win for Arsenal over Burnley in his final home match as manager.

English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (32′) Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud thanked former boss Arsene Wenger, telling SFR Sport he believes his fellow Frenchman will stay in the game after leaving Arsenal this summer.
Arsenal fans honoured Wenger for his 22 years at the club on Sunday as their team’s 5-0 win over Burnley marked his final home game in charge.
Giroud, who scored in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory against Liverpool, left Arsenal in January having fallen behind Alexandre Lacazette in the pecking order before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrived…

Chelsea exploit Liverpool’s full-backs, ramp up pressure for fourth on Liverpool, Spurs

Chelsea are now two points away from a top four spot as Liverpool and Tottenham continue to stumble towards the Premier League finish line.

English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (32′) Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
LONDON — Three thoughts from Stamford Bridge on Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.

1. Liverpool fail to seal top-four spot at Chelsea
Liverpool face an anxious wait to seal a top-four finish after Olivier Giroud’s first-half winner kept Chelsea in the hunt for a dramatic late surge into the Champions League qualifications positions.

Giroud’s 32nd-minute header was enough to secure a fourth successive Premier League win for Antonio Conte’s team, enabling them to climb into…

N’Golo Kante, Victor Moses keep Chelsea’s UCL hopes alive with win over Liverpool

Chelsea are now two points away from a top-four spot as Liverpool and Tottenham continue to stumble toward the Premier League finish line.

English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (32′) Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Chelsea’s Champions League qualification hopes remain alive following a 1-0 win over Liverpool at sun-drenched Stamford Bridge.

Olivier Giroud scored the only goal of the game, sweetly heading home a fine cross from Victor Moses. The Blues weathered an early Reds storm and had goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to thank for remaining in the contest before Giroud beat Loris Karius shortly after the half hour mark.

Antonio Conte’s side drew strength from that point on and had further chances to score…

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