Olivier Giroud in action© AFP France’s all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, calling time on a career that saw him score 57 goals in 137 appearances. “The long-dreaded moment has arrived: the moment of saying goodbye to the French national team,” Giroud wrote on Instagram. “We’ve become an inseparable band […]
Roma Spoil Olivier Giroud's AC Milan Farewell In Perth
Veteran French striker Olivier Giroud bid farewell to AC Milan in subdued fashion as they slipped to a 5-2 defeat at the hands of AS Roma in an entertaining post-season friendly in Perth on Friday. Just days after the Serie A season ended, Roma had the edge in a high-octane contest in front of 56,522 […]
Olivier Giroud, Stefano Pioli Bid Farewell To AC Milan; Juventus End Season With Monza Win
Olivier Giroud said goodbye to AC Milan fans with a goal in Saturday’s entertaining season finale with Salernitana, drawn 3-3, that was the last match with the seven-time European champions for the France forward and for coach Stefano Pioli. Veteran striker Giroud put Milan two ahead in the 27th minute at the San Siro, shortly […]
Euro 2024 Last Hurrah For France's Record Scorer Olivier Giroud
France’s record goalscorer Olivier Giroud is to retire from international football after Euro 2024, the World Cup winning striker told Friday’s edition of L’Equipe. Giroud, who will turn 38 in September, said it was time for the younger generation to have a chance at international level. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker — […]