Olivier Giroud
Didier Deschamps plays down Olivier Giroud injury fears
France boss Didier Deschamps expects Olivier Giroud to be available for selection against Australia next weekend, despite requiring a number of stitches to a head injury.
Jun 10, 15:51
Kylian Mbappe rescues draw for France against USA
Kylian Mbappe nets a late equaliser as France rescue a 1-1 draw against the USA in their final international friendly ahead of the World Cup finals.
Jun 9, 22:01
Olivier Giroud quiet on Laurent Blanc to Chelsea speculation
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud remains tight-lipped on reports linking Laurent Blanc with Antonio Conte's job at Stamford Bridge.
Jun 8, 11:21
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur 'want £16m Salomon Rondon'
Top-four rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly both interested in signing West Bromwich Albion striker Salomon Rondon, while West Ham have also been linked.
Jun 6, 09:49
France breeze past Republic of Ireland in Paris
Goals late in the first half from Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir earn France a 2-0 friendly win against Republic of Ireland in Paris.
May 28, 21:59
Live Commentary: France 2-0 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of France's 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland, as Les Bleus got the job done with two late first-half goals.
May 28, 19:00
Edin Dzeko: 'I wasn't ready for Chelsea move in January'
Roma forward Edin Dzeko opens up on his potential move to Chelsea in the January window and hints that he is uncertain about his future at the Serie A club.
May 28, 11:14
Alvaro Morata spotted meeting Juventus director Fabio Paratici
Alvaro Morata's return to Juventus appears to be on track as the Chelsea striker was spotted meeting with one of the Italian club's directors on Wednesday.
May 24, 10:32
Salomon Rondon linked with Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan
Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan reportedly join the race to sign West Bromwich Albion striker Salomon Rondon.
May 23, 15:37
Olivier Giroud: 'Antonio Conte leaving Chelsea would be sad'
Olivier Giroud says that Chelsea have to "move on" and start preparing for next season, with or without manager Antonio Conte.
May 20, 12:06
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial on bench as Manchester United face Chelsea in FA Cup final
Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial are on the bench ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup final encounter with Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
May 19, 16:20
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud: 'I have good understanding with Eden Hazard'
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud speaks highly of his partnership with Eden Hazard ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final with Manchester United.
May 19, 14:58
Olivier Giroud: 'I want to maintain Wembley record'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says that he wants to maintain his personal unbeaten record at Wembley against Manchester United on Saturday.
May 19, 10:30
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United.
May 19, 09:24
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in Saturday's FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United at Wembley.
May 19, 09:03
Anthony Martial, Alexandre Lacazette fail to make France World Cup squad
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette miss out on a place in France's squad for this summer's World Cup in Russia.
May 17, 21:14
Olivier Giroud's record vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at Olivier Giroud's record in previous meetings against Chelsea's FA Cup final opponents Manchester United.
May 17, 15:07
Preview: Chelsea vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United.
May 17, 12:23
Newcastle United ease to victory over Chelsea on final day of Premier League
Chelsea will participate in the Europa League next season after losing 3-0 to Newcastle United in Sunday's Premier League clash at St James' Park.
May 13, 16:51
Team News: Eden Hazard, Olivier Giroud start for Chelsea
Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud are among the Chelsea starters for this afternoon's trip to Newcastle United.
May 13, 14:05
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 3-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Newcastle United end Chelsea's hopes of Champions League qualification with a 3-0 win at St James' Park.
May 13, 14:00
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's Premier League encounter with Newcastle United.
May 11, 14:25
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the final day of Premier League action as departing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger takes his side to face Huddersfield Town.
May 10, 19:35
Huddersfield Town secure Premier League survival with Chelsea draw
Huddersfield Town secure Premier League survival with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in Wednesday's fixture at Stamford Bridge.
May 9, 21:40
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Huddersfield Town - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Huddersfield Town stay in the Premier League with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
May 9, 18:45
Dennis Wise hails Olivier Giroud form
Former Chelsea captain Dennis Wise claims that Olivier Giroud has been key to the club's recent strong run of form.
May 9, 14:37
Preview: Chelsea vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's must-win Premier League game with Huddersfield Town on Wednesday.
May 8, 16:05
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata fit for Huddersfield Town game'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata is available to feature in Wednesday's Premier League encounter with Huddersfield Town.
May 8, 14:25
Olivier Giroud: 'I want to be Chelsea's lucky charm'
Forward Olivier Giroud says that he wants to be Chelsea's "lucky charm" as the Blues bid to earn a top-four place in the Premier League table.
May 8, 13:24
Chelsea 'want Edinson Cavani to replace Alvaro Morata'
Chelsea reportedly earmark PSG striker Edinson Cavani as an ideal replacement for Alvaro Morata, who has been heavily linked with a move back to Juventus.
May 8, 09:08
Olivier Giroud comments on celebration with Chelsea teammate David Luiz
Forward Olivier Giroud says that his goal for Chelsea against Liverpool was dedicated to David Luiz because the defender has been going through a "tough period".
May 7, 18:21
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata could return for Huddersfield game'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata is likely to return to the first-team squad for Wednesday's Premier League fixture with Huddersfield Town.
May 6, 20:05
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea's future is not in our hands'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is pleased to see his side putting the pressure on in the top-four race, but concedes that their fate is ultimately out of their own hands.
May 6, 20:01
Jurgen Klopp "not surprised" by Liverpool defeat
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists that he is "proud" of his side's performance during their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, but admits that he is "not surprised by their loss.
May 6, 19:46
Chelsea beat Liverpool to keep top-four hopes alive
Olivier Giroud's first-half header earns Chelsea a crucial 1-0 win over Liverpool to keep their top-four hopes alive heading into the final two games of the season.
May 6, 18:25
Team News: Marcos Alonso returns as Chelsea host Liverpool
Marcos Alonso returns from suspension to start for Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
May 6, 15:32
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive how Chelsea kept the race for the top four wide open with a 1-0 win over Liverpool, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Stamford Bridge.
May 6, 15:30
Preview: Chelsea vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as top-four rivals Chelsea and Liverpool meet at Stamford Bridge.
May 5, 00:08
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from those expected to be available for Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool.
May 4, 10:28
Chelsea hold on against Swansea City to boost top-four hopes
Cesc Fabregas scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat relegation-threatened Swansea City 1-0 to close the gap on the top four to just two points.
Apr 28, 19:23
