Tag: Olivier Giroud

Giroud Explains Dembele’s Ballon d’Or Rise

Olivier Giroud (France)
September 2025


Olivier Giroud admitted he never foresaw Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d’Or, despite his talent. Dembele’s resurgence at PSG, capped by 35 goals and a Champions League triumph, convinced critics he deserved football’s top individual honor after years of struggles at Barcelona. Giroud highlighted that Ballon d’Or winners need both talent and team success, noting Dembele’s form peaked at the right time with PSG’s historic quadruple. He called it a season where Dembele “had everything”—fitness, consistency, and trophies—that finally fulfilled his long-questioned potential.

Mbappé Overtakes Henry in France Scoring Charts

Kylian Mbappé (France/Real Madrid)
September 2025

Kylian Mbappé netted his 52nd goal for France in a World Cup qualifier against Iceland, surpassing Thierry Henry to become the nation’s second-highest scorer. He also assisted Bradley Barcola, moving within five goals of Olivier Giroud’s all-time record of 57. Mbappé’s calm penalty before half-time and creative spark in the second half highlighted his clinical form. With 52 goals in just 87 caps compared to Henry’s 123, his rapid rise suggests it’s only a matter of time before he becomes France’s all-time leading scorer.

Mbappe Equals Henry’s France Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappe (France)
September 2025

Kylian Mbappe scored in France’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Ukraine, equalling Thierry Henry’s record of 51 international goals. The Real Madrid forward is now joint second on France’s all-time scoring chart, behind Olivier Giroud’s 56 goals. Mbappe netted France’s second goal in the 82nd minute after Michael Olise’s opener. Speaking post-match, Mbappe described it as “an honour” to match Henry and praised his legacy, while downplaying immediate focus on Giroud’s record despite being on track to surpass it.

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