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UNCOVERED: 30 - The Untold Story

USA star makes major Arsenal admission and reveals Thierry Henry influence before England clash

England take on USA tomorrow in their second match of Group B and will face a number of familiar Premier League stars

Football London

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka makes Cristiano Ronaldo admission as Portugal superstar eyes transfer move

Bukayo Saka has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo was his 'favourite player' growing up

Football London

Olivier Giroud defies critics to match Thierry Henry record and soothe injury-hit France in big World Cup win

Has one person’s aptitude for a task ever been so justifiably questioned, yet so undeniably clear?

Evening Standard

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Giroud equals goal record as France waltz past Australia in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud bagged a brace on Tuesday night to draw level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals as France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and take early control of Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

Olivier Giroud answers France call as dazzling deputies display Didier Deschamps depth in World Cup opener

Four years ago in Russia, Olivier Giroud was an integral part of France’s World Cup success, despite being a centre-forward who did not score.

Evening Standard

FIFA World Cup: France start title defence with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Record-setter Olivier Giroud scored twice to help defending champions France start their title defence with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. At 36 years and 53 days, first Giroud became the oldest French player to play in the FIFA World Cup and…

The Times of India

Olivier Giroud: The amiable everyman of French football makes history at Qatar World Cup

Olivier Giroud’s double in the 4-1 win over Australia cemented his France legacy, one guided by the faith and nous of manager Didier Deschamps

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Giroud equals Henry’s goal record as France survive scare to thrash Australia

France came back from a goal down to beat Australia 4-1 in their opening World Cup Group D match

The Guardian - UK

Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record as France power past Australia

The AC Milan striker scored his 50th and 51st international goals in a 4-1 win.

The Independent UK

France turn on style against Australia to remind World Cup why they are champions

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record night and his partnership with the electric Kylian Mbappe gave Les Bleus a familiar look

The Independent UK

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud matches Thierry Henry goal record in emphatic comeback win for holders

Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France’s leading goalscorer of all-time as the defending champions opened their latest World Cup title defence with a confident 4-1 comeback win over Australia in Group D.

Evening Standard

France survive scare as Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record - 5 talking points

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Reigning World Cup champions France went behind to Craig Goodwin's early strike but claimed all three points thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

France firm favourites to start off with win against Australia, despite injuries

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

France 24

Why Karim Benzema’s absence could improve France’s World Cup chances

Neither of Les Bleus’ two World Cup triumphs contained a goal from their main striker at the time

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

France put faith in Mbappé as injury-hit holders begin their defence

Les Bleus’ hopes of emulating Brazil may rest on their superstar forward avoiding a repeat of Pelé’s fate in 1962

Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher aims dig as Gary Neville begins contentious pundit gig with Richard Keys

Gary Neville is working for Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports during the much-debated World Cup, seeing him swap Jamie Carragher for Richard Keys as a studio companion

The Guardian - UK

How Senegal’s ‘crazy bunch’ stunned France in World Cup upset for the ages

In an extract from a new book Philippe Auclair revisits the day Roger Lemerre’s all-conquering side fell to earth in 2002

France 24

A history of World Cup flops: Past upsets haunt defending champions France

Defending champions France enter the World Cup in Qatar hoping to break the curse that has plagued recent title holders – a jinx the French inaugurated in 2002 when their formidable armada of strikers famously failed to score a single goal.

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Football London

Martin Odegaard makes huge Thierry Henry admission that Arsenal fans will love

Arsenal news: Martin Odegaard has been a key performer in Arsenal's rise to the top of the Premier League with the Norwegian becoming the clubs Premier League top scorer last Saturday following his brace against Wolves

Football London

Arsenal have ‘special’ William Saliba advantage that will help Edu avoid Matteo Guendouzi repeat

William Saliba's form since returning to the Arsenal squad has seen him destined for a new deal in north London as he embarks on a Qatar World Cup campaign with France

Daily Mirror

Arsenal's XI that beat fierce rivals Tottenham in 5-4 thriller - and where they are now

Arsenal and Tottenham always know how to put on a classic but few have topped their meeting 18 years ago which saw a remarkable nine goals scored in one contest

Liverpool Echo

'Rampaging bull' - National media make Darwin Nunez and Thierry Henry comparison after Liverpool beat Southampton

The Uruguayan starred with a clinical brace as Liverpool climbed up to sixth in the Premier League

Manchester Evening News

Erik ten Hag influence on academy is clear after Manchester United's U21s defeat vs Monaco

Man United's U21s played Monaco at Old Trafford in the International Cup on Friday but lost 2-0.

Daily Mirror

William Saliba sets out goal to follow in Arsenal legend Thierry Henry's footsteps

Arsenal centre back William Saliba has been named in Didier Deschamps' France World Cup squad as Les Bleus aim to retain the trophy after winning in Russia four years ago

The Guardian - UK

Has a football manager ever replaced their successor?

Plus: fewest games for Golden Boots; promoted teams losing more than relegated sides; and more prolific uncapped players

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