Giroud

World Cup news: Olivier Giroud celebrated a little bit over-zealously when Harry Kane missed his second penalty for England against France in the World Cup ...

In new footage that has emerged from behind Lloris' goal, the former Arsenal and Chelsea man sprinted into the box and celebrated right next to Kane, who was aghast, before going off with his teammates. "Now it’s about using the experience to be mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge. But it was not to be and England are the ones coming home early, without the crown that has eluded them since 1966. There’s no hiding from it, it hurts and it’ll take some time to get over it but that’s part of sport. We’ve given it everything and it’s come down to a small detail which I take responsibility for. However, despite brilliantly dispatching his first spot-kick, Kane blazed a second shy from 12 yards high over the bar.

Olivier Giroud was seconds away from being SUBBED when he headed in France winner against England in World Cup clash · Published: 21:39, 11 Dec 2022 · Updated: 21 ...

[Les Bleus controversially opened the scoring with Aurelien Tchouameni's long-range stunner](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20716485/fuming-england-fans-france-goal-saka-foul/) before [Harry Kane](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/harry-kane/) levelled things up from the penalty spot. It reminds me of the mentality of 2018. [Olivier Giroud](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/olivier-giroud/) extended his French scoring record to 53 goals as he headed home to restore his country’s lead. “We were a bit lucky because Kane misses the penalty, but we gave our all and fought tooth and nail. [England's captain Kane](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20717463/harry-kane-consoled-england-france-world-cup-crying/) then had the chance to equalise once more with another spot-kick. [suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20717112/england-france-harry-kane-missed-penalty-match-report/) to [France](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196704/france/) in the 2022 [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) quarter-finals at the Al Bayt Stadium last night.

Giroud was a non-scoring member of the 2018 team but at 36 he is enjoying a memorable tournament in Qatar having earlier overtaken Thierry Henry to become ...

"We are getting closer but now we have a very important next step and that is on Wednesday against Morocco. "We showed superb spirit and worked so hard for each other. And Giroud later said the game brought back memories of his team's semi-final in Russia four years ago, when they edged out Belgium 1-0 in Saint-Petersburg before going on to beat Croatia and lift the trophy.

Milan veteran Oliver Giroud's goal put France into the World Cup semi-finals against Morocco, where he'll face a former teammate in coach Walid Regragui.

As highlighted by Get French Football News, Giroud will face off against a former teammate of his in France’s World Cup semi-final clash with Morocco, their coach Regragui. Giroud has been an important player for Milan this season and he’s continuing to show his class and longevity as he plays a leading role for Les Bleus. [Milan](/teams/milan) veteran Oliver Giroud’s goal put France into the World Cup semi-finals against Morocco, where he’ll face a former teammate in coach Walid Regragui.

France forwards Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud haven't always seen eye to eye, but they're proving a match made in heaven at the 2022 World Cup.

[the 35-year-old said.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/still-improve-giroud-fires-england-mbappe-warning-world-cup-quarter-final/bltd7a3323cdf122a71) "We have still not seen the best of him, which is scary, because he is already amazing. "There’s the technical side and tactical side to his achievement, but mostly it's been about his mentality, which has been so strong. He is, as he put it after the Poland win, I would say his record is there for one reason: Benzema being out for such a long time because of all the controversy he's involved with. It is more that he said it publicly than the fact that he said it. "He passed Thierry Henry by scoring an exceptional quantity and quality of goals. I had it out with him, I told him what I had to say, and afterwards it was over. [Mbappe told L'Equipe.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/kylian-mbappe-olivier-giroud-row-25139097) "It is true that I was a little affected by it. I wish him the best, I see that he has started well with AC Milan. And if he comes back to the French national team, I will welcome him with open arms. Giroud and Mbappe are certainly something of an odd couple. As many millions were quick to point out online, it looked like a scene from one of those romantic movies where sparks fly as opposites attract.