MAINTENANCE – The second top scorer in the history of the Blues confides before the entry into contention against Australia this Tuesday at the World Cup.
Special Envoy to Doha
Last Tuesday in Clairefontaine, on the eve of the French team’s departure for Doha to defend the title of world champion, Olivier Giroud, smiling over his shoulder, answered our questions (36 years old, 114 selections), happy to simply to be there before its third planetary meeting after Brazil in 2014 and Russia in 2018.
A week later, under the sun and the heat of Doha, the Blues come into contention this Tuesday during the World Cup against Australia. With the injury of Karim Benzema, the Milan striker finds an (unexpected) starting place. Interview with the AC Milan striker.
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LE FIGARO. – How do you feel about this World Cup?
Olivier Giroud. – We are positive, optimistic, we enjoy working well and preparing well. The group, despite the various injuries, has a lot of motivation and drive.
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