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Giroud's header made the difference for the Rossoneri

European wrap: Giroud puts stop to Milan's barren run

AC Milan edged up to third place in Serie A as Olivier Giroud's goal gave them a 1-0 win over Torino and ended a seven-game winless run in all competitions.

Soccer • 10 Feb 23

Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace in the last-16 victory over Poland

Deschamps hails Mbappe magic ahead of England clash

Olivier Giroud scored a historic goal for France in their 3-1 last-16 win over Poland at the World Cup on Sunday but it was a pair of Kylian Mbappe screamers that left Al Thumama stadium gasping and coach Didier Deschamps hailing his greatness.

Soccer • 04 Dec 22

Kylian Mbappe looks on after Olivier Giroud found the net for France in the recent Nations League win over Austria

Benzema's absence could see Mbappe and Giroud link up

Karim Benzema's last-minute withdrawal was labelled as a blow by everyone in the French squad but could actually be a blessing in disguise as Kylian Mbappe is now expected to be paired with his favoured attacking partner in Olivier Giroud.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

Champions League wrap: Giroud leads Milan into last 16

French forward Olivier Giroud scored two goals and created another as AC Milan crushed Salzburg 4-0 to reach the Champions League knockout stages for the first time since 2013-14.

Soccer • 02 Nov 22

Early Giroud strike sends Milan to Serie A summit

Olivier Giroud's early strike earned AC Milan a narrow 1-0 win over Torino on Tuesday to send Stefano Pioli's side top of the Serie A standings.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Kylian Mbappe (R) and Olivier Giroud at French training last Thursday

Lloris insists Giroud-Mbappe row 'normal'

France captain Hugo Lloris insisted there were no rifts in the camp as he played down the public spat between strikers Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud.

Soccer • 14 Jun 21

Giroud grabs four as Chelsea rout Sevilla

Olivier Giroud scored four times as Chelsea secured top spot in Champions League Group E with a comprehensive win over Sevilla.

Soccer • 02 Dec 20

Giroud congratulated by his Chelsea colleagues

Lampard hoping Giroud feels valued at Chelsea

Frank Lampard hopes Rennes match-winner Olivier Giroud knows just how highly valued he is at Chelsea.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Giroud heads Chelsea past Rennes and into UCL last-16

Olivier Giroud's stoppage time goal secured a 2-1 Champions League victory for Chelsea at Rennes that puts the Londoners into the knockout stage.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

David De Gea has been struggling for form

Solskjaer dodges questions on De Gea performance

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was not in the mood to talk about David De Gea as the Manchester United goalkeeper's latest calamitous display dominated the build-up to a crucial Premier League clash with West Ham.

Soccer • 21 Jul 20

Olivier Giroud (centre) scored Chelsea's winner

Chelsea comeback dents Villa's survival hopes

Chelsea scored two goals in three second-half minutes to claim a 2-1 win against Aston Villa and boost their top-four hopes.

Soccer • 21 Jun 20

Olivier Giroud believes God wanted him to stay at Chelsea

Giroud: I don't want to go from Chelsea

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud admitted he "very nearly" left in January but now wants to carry on winning trophies with the club.

Soccer • 02 Jun 20

Olivier Giroud is looking forward to another season with the Blues

Giroud and Caballero staying at Chelsea

Chelsea also confirmed that striker Olivier Giroud has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Stamford Bridge next season.

Soccer • 20 May 20

Olivier Giroud's effort whistles past Hugo Lloris

Chelsea sink Spurs to take control in top-four battle

Frank Lampard got one over his former manager as Chelsea beat Jose Mourinho's Tottenham 2-1 with goals from Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso in another Premier League match affected by VAR controversy.

Soccer • 22 Feb 20

'I'm surprised to see his name crop up so frequently in relation to us'

Frank Lampard coy on Moussa Dembele links to Chelsea

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard admits Olivier Giroud's agent has spoken to Inter Milan, while there are no imminent plans to move for Moussa Dembele or other strikers

Soccer • 10 Jan 20

The Frenchman has scored 17 goals in 62 appearances for Chelsea

Olivier Giroud signs new deal keeping him at Chelsea

Olivier Giroud has given Chelsea a boost by signing a new one-year contract for next season ahead of next week's Europa League final.

Soccer • 21 May 19

The Europa League has been Giroud's hunting ground this season

Sarri expects Olivier Giroud to stay at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is expecting French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud to be playing at Stamford Bridge next season.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19

Olivier Giroud scored his first Chelsea goal in 794 minutes to help secure the win

Giroud ends goal-scoring drought as Chelsea progress

Olivier Giroud scored his first Chelsea goal in 794 minutes as the Blues progressed to the Europa League knockout stages with a 1-0 win at BATE Borisov.

Soccer • 08 Nov 18

Dendre Yedlin looks on after scoring an own goal

Chelsea need Yedlin own goal to overcome Newcastle

DeAndre Yedlin's late own goal preserved Chelsea's perfect start to the new Premier League season as stubborn Newcastle saw a point snatched from their grasp.

Soccer • 26 Aug 18

Giroud helps to sink Saints and secures Cup final spot

Olivier Giroud proved the scourge of Southampton once again, setting Chelsea on course for FA Cup semi-final success and a mouth-watering clash with Manchester United.

Soccer • 22 Apr 18

Olivier Giroud looks set to leave Arsenal on the final day of the transfer window

Wenger tribute to Giroud, Chelsea land Palmieri

Arsene Wenger essentially confirmed that France striker Olivier Giroud would leave the north London club during the transfer window, which closes on Wednesday.

Soccer • 30 Jan 18

The French striker has a hamstring injury.

Arsenal's Giroud set to miss crucial Liverpool clash

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is set to miss Friday's Premier League match against fierce rivals Liverpool due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Soccer • 20 Dec 17

Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the Manchester City's third goal

Premier League wrap: City extend lead, Gunners recover

Man City extended their lead at the top of the table, Arsenal come from behind to defeat Swansea, Palace struck late to claim a share of the spoils at West Ham while Darren Fletcher is Stoke's match-winner away at Watford.

Soccer • 28 Oct 17

Wenger delighted matchwinner Giroud stuck with Gunners

Arsene Wenger is relieved Olivier Giroud opted to stay at Arsenal this summer after the striker scored the winner in Friday's Premier League opener against Leicester.

Soccer • 12 Aug 17

Olivier Giroud headed home the winner with five minutes left

Giroud the hero as Arsenal win season-opening thriller

Olivier Giroud came off the bench to head home a late winner and seal three points for Arsenal in a topsy-turvy Premier League opener against Leicester.

Soccer • 11 Aug 17