Olivier Giroud
Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Arsenal's Premier League trip to London rivals Chelsea.
Aug 16, 15:17
Team News: Kepa Arrizabalaga begins in goal for Chelsea
New Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga starts in goal for the clash against Huddersfield Town.
Aug 11, 14:13
How Chelsea could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their Premier League opener against Huddersfield Town, Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up during the 2018-19 season.
Aug 10, 14:04
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Chelsea - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Maurizio Sarri's first Premier League match in charge of Chelsea as they visit the John Smith's Stadium to face Huddersfield Town.
Aug 9, 19:43
Kepa Arrizabalaga aspiring to become Chelsea legend
Kepa Arrizabalaga says that he "would like to be remembered" by Chelsea supporters long after leaving the club, which he intends to achieve through winning trophies.
Aug 9, 09:56
Olivier Giroud: 'I have spoken to Nabil Fekir about signing for Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud confirms that he has held talks with Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir about a possible transfer to West London.
Aug 8, 16:24
Olivier Giroud hints at Chelsea stay
Olivier Giroud insists that he is happy at Chelsea and wants to fight for a place in Maurizio Sarri's side next season.
Aug 8, 12:56
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi set to join Sevilla on loan?
Sevilla are interested in signing Cheslea striker Michy Batshuayi on a season-long loan, according to reports.
Aug 7, 18:54
Olivier Giroud rubbishes Marseille links
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud rubbishes reports that he could move back to France ahead of the new campaign.
Aug 5, 13:14
Maurizio Sarri keen to keep Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea?
New head coach Maurizio Sarri reportedly indicates that he wants to keep forward Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea this season.
Aug 1, 12:57
Aston Villa keen to sign Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham on loan?
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in securing a season-long loan deal for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham.
Aug 1, 12:23
Marseille 'reignite interest in Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud'
Olivier Giroud is reportedly back on Marseille's list of summer transfer targets, with the French side willing to pay £13m to sign the Chelsea striker.
Jul 30, 15:04
Olivier Giroud to fight for place at Chelsea?
Forward Olivier Giroud is reportedly intending to remain at Chelsea this season, rather than looking for a new club after the arrival of Maurizio Sarri.
Jul 30, 09:58
Atletico Madrid considering bid for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering a summer approach for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud, who may be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge.
Jul 21, 12:29
Alvaro Morata 'offered back to Real Madrid'
Real Madrid are reportedly offered the chance to re-sign Alvaro Morata from Chelsea this summer following the Spaniard's difficult first season in England.
Jul 20, 09:34
Olivier Giroud tips France to dominate for years following World Cup triumph
Olivier Giroud talks up France's "amazing generation" of players and insists that the potential is there to keep on winning major trophies.
Jul 16, 14:44
Chelsea to move for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a summer approach for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who is a target for a number of top European clubs.
Jul 16, 12:32
Report: Chelsea to meet Gonzalo Higuain agent this week
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain is reportedly closing in on a £44m switch to Chelsea, as talks are planned between the Blues and the player's agent on Wednesday.
Jul 16, 09:39
Team News: France, Croatia teams as expected for 2018 World Cup final
There are no surprises in either the France or Croatia team for Sunday's 2018 World Cup final in Moscow.
Jul 15, 14:32
France forward Olivier Giroud confident of ending World Cup drought in final
France forward Olivier Giroud believes that he has not been far off scoring in World Cup matches and is confident of scoring against Croatia in the final.
Jul 15, 10:39
Chelsea 'willing to sell Olivier Giroud, Alvaro Morata'
A report claims that Chelsea will look to offload Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata as they want Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain to lead their line next season.
Jul 14, 22:47
Preview: World Cup final: France vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 13, 15:46
Olivier Giroud hails "rough diamond" Kylian Mbappe
Olivier Giroud brands France teammate Kylian Mbappe "a rough diamond" ahead of Sunday's 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 13, 11:28
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.
Jul 10, 20:55
Team News: France, Belgium make one change apiece for World Cup semi-final
Blaise Matuidi returns to France's starting lineup to face Belgium, while the Red Devils replace the injured Thomas Meunier with Mousa Dembele in their only change.
Jul 10, 17:50
Olivier Giroud: Eden Hazard, Kylian Mbappe "are both geniuses"
Olivier Giroud says that Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard is "one of the three best players" that he has played with, while also talking up the quality of Kylian Mbappe.
Jul 9, 11:13
Olivier Giroud: 'Hugo Lloris better than Thibaut Courtois'
Olivier Giroud claims that France teammate Hugo Lloris is a better goalkeeper than his Chelsea colleague Thibaut Courtois.
Jul 8, 20:29
Thomas Vermaelen: 'Belgium not content with reaching World Cup semi-finals'
Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen insists that his side will not be content unless they lift the World Cup, having made it to the semi-finals.
Jul 8, 19:00
Soft goals help France past Uruguay in opening quarter-final
Goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann earn France a 2-0 win over Uruguay in their World Cup quarter-final tie at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
Jul 6, 16:53
Preview: France vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between France and Argentina.
Jun 28, 11:40
France and Denmark top Group C after goalless draw
France and Denmark play out the first 0-0 draw of the 2018 World Cup at the Luzhniki Stadium - a result which sees the Danes join Les Bleus in the last 16.
Jun 26, 16:54
Kylian Mbappe scorers winner as France knock out plucky Peru
France secure their passage to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Peru, who are knocked out by Kylian Mbappe's first-half goal in Yekaterinburg.
Jun 21, 17:57
Live Commentary: France 1-0 Peru - as it happened
Relive how France booked their last-16 place and knocked Peru out of the World Cup, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Yekaterinburg.
Jun 21, 15:00
Team News: Olivier Giroud starts for France against Peru
Chelsea's Olivier Giroud leads the France attack in their World Cup clash with Peru.
Jun 21, 14:56
Preview: France vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted XIs and a full match preview of the World Cup Group C clash between France and Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena.
Jun 20, 13:02
France edge past valiant Australia in World Cup opener
France begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Saturday's Group C opener in Kazan.
Jun 16, 12:54
Olivier Giroud: 'England can do well at 2018 World Cup'
France and Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud believes that England can do well at the 2018 World Cup in Russia but must remember to take each game as it comes.
Jun 15, 19:25
Olivier Giroud: 'France not underestimating anyone at 2018 World Cup'
Olivier Giroud believes that France are capable of "going a long way" at the 2018 World Cup but insists that the players are not getting ahead of themselves.
Jun 15, 19:12
World Cup preview: France
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Euro 2016 runners-up France, 20 years on from lifting the trophy on home soil.
Jun 13, 09:30
AC Milan 'considering Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alvaro Morata swap deal with Chelsea'
AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to Chelsea in a swap deal which would take Alvaro Morata in the opposite direction.
Jun 12, 10:31
