Olivier Giroud
![Real Madrid's Karim Benzema after winning the Ballon d'Or on October 17, 2022 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema after winning the Ballon d'Or on October 17, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/22/42/karim-benzema.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
France handed major Karim Benzema, Raphael Varane injury boosts
Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane reportedly return to full training ahead of France's World Cup 2022 opener with Australia in Group D on Monday.
Nov 19, 17:17
![Real Madrid's Karim Benzema pictured on September 6, 2022 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema pictured on September 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Karim Benzema 'remains a doubt for France's World Cup opener'
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema remains a major doubt for France's World Cup opener against Australia, according to a report.
Nov 19, 13:15
![France's Christopher Nkunku leaves the training pitch after sustaining an injury on November 15, 2022 France's Christopher Nkunku leaves the training pitch after sustaining an injury on November 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France's Christopher Nkunku out of World Cup following training injury
France announce that Christopher Nkunku is out of the World Cup after the RB Leipzig attacker sustained a knee injury in training on Tuesday.
Nov 15, 22:24
![France players pose for a team photo in the UEFA Nations League in June 2022 France players pose for a team photo in the UEFA Nations League in June 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews France's chances as they endeavour to become just the third nation to win back-to-back titles.
Nov 15, 10:00
![AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori sees red on October 11, 2022 AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori sees red on October 11, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AC Milan vs. Fiorentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Fiorentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 11, 20:18
![Manchester United's Raphael Varane during the match on October 2, 2022 Manchester United's Raphael Varane during the match on October 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate included in France squad for 2022 World Cup
Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate are both included in the France squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Nov 9, 19:36
![Filippo Bandinelli celebrates scoring for Empoli on September 12, 2022 Filippo Bandinelli celebrates scoring for Empoli on September 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Empoli vs. Cremonese - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Serie A clash between Empoli and Cremonese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 17:32
![Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid on October 5, 2022 Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid on October 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Karim Benzema doubtful for France's World Cup opener?
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is reportedly a doubt for France's World Cup opener, having missed the last three La Liga matches with muscular fatigue in his left thigh.
Nov 7, 13:44
![AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Red Bull Salzburg on November 2, 2022 AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Red Bull Salzburg on November 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Cremonese vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Serie A clash between Cremonese and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 6, 22:40
![AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Red Bull Salzburg on November 2, 2022 AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Red Bull Salzburg on November 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AC Milan vs. Spezia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Spezia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 22:02
![Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on November 2, 2022 Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on November 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Champions League Team of the Week - Federico Valverde, Joshua Kimmich, Olivier Giroud
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week, including Federico Valverde, Joshua Kimmich and Olivier Giroud.
Nov 3, 10:05
![AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Red Bull Salzburg on November 2, 2022 AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Red Bull Salzburg on November 2, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
AC Milan thump Red Bull Salzburg to secure spot in round of 16
AC Milan qualify for the knockout round of the Champions League courtesy of a 4-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg at San Siro.
Nov 2, 21:51
![AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022 AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AC Milan vs. Red Bull Salzburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between AC Milan and Red Bull Salzburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 22:00
![AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022 AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Torino vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Torino and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 28, 22:12
![AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022 AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
AC Milan thrash Dinamo Zagreb to boost qualification hopes
AC Milan thrash Dinamo Zagreb 4-0 to boost their hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16, leaving them three points behind Chelsea in Group E.
Oct 25, 21:49
![Fikayo Tomori celebrates scoring for AC Milan on October 8, 2022 Fikayo Tomori celebrates scoring for AC Milan on October 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Dinamo Zagreb vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Dinamo Zagreb and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 23, 12:34
![Armando Broja in action for Albania on September 27, 2022 Armando Broja in action for Albania on September 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
AC Milan hold talks with representatives of Chelsea striker Armando Broja?
Serie A champions AC Milan reportedly hold talks with representatives of Chelsea striker Armando Broja over a proposed transfer next summer.
Oct 20, 18:09
![Sandro Tonali in action for AC Milan on September 14, 2022 Sandro Tonali in action for AC Milan on September 14, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AC Milan vs. Monza - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Monza, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 15:33
![Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 11, 2022 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 11, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea cruise to win at 10-man AC Milan in Champions League
Chelsea boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages with a convincing 2-0 victory over 10-man AC Milan at San Siro.
Oct 11, 21:57
![Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, 2022 Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kylian Mbappe 'feels betrayed by Paris Saint-Germain, wants January exit'
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe is reportedly determined to leave the club in January after being left feeling "betrayed" by the club's board.
Oct 11, 18:11
![Chelsea players celebrate Wesley Fofana's goal against AC Milan on October 5, 2022 Chelsea players celebrate Wesley Fofana's goal against AC Milan on October 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AC Milan vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between AC Milan and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 9, 17:48
![AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori celebrates scoring against Juventus on October 8, 2022 AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori celebrates scoring against Juventus on October 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
AC Milan up to third in Serie A with two-goal victory over Juventus
AC Milan move into third position in the Serie A table courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Juventus at San Siro.
Oct 8, 18:58
![Chelsea head coach Graham Potter in the dugout against Crystal Palace on October 1, 2022. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter in the dugout against Crystal Palace on October 1, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 3, 10:48
![Olivier Giroud scores for Chelsea against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on February 23, 2021 Olivier Giroud scores for Chelsea against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on February 23, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Six of Olivier Giroud's most outrageous goals
To celebrate Olivier Giroud's 36th birthday, Sports Mole picks out six of the AC Milan striker's most outrageous goals.
Sep 30, 07:51
![Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on September 14, 2022 Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on September 14, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Empoli vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Empoli and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 29, 16:50
![Chelsea's Armando Broja pictured on August 6, 2022 Chelsea's Armando Broja pictured on August 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea's Armando Broja wanted by AC Milan?
Serie A holders AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea's 20-year-old Albanian striker Armando Broja.
Sep 29, 16:48
![Napoli's Kim Min-jae in action with AC Milan's Junior Messias in September 2022 Napoli's Kim Min-jae in action with AC Milan's Junior Messias in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Napoli vs. Torino - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Torino, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 29, 16:02
![Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic pictured in April 2022 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic pictured in April 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Austria vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Austria and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 23, 11:11
![France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal on March 25, 2022 France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal on March 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How France could line up against Denmark
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark.
Sep 23, 08:34
![France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal on March 25, 2022 France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal on March 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Denmark vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Denmark and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 23, 08:25
![France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal on March 25, 2022 France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal on March 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How France could line up against Austria
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Austria.
Sep 20, 10:34
![France coach Didier Deschamps on March 25, 2022 France coach Didier Deschamps on March 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Austria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between France and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 10:23
![Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on September 14, 2022 Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on September 14, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AC Milan vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 21:16
![Divock Origi in action for Belgium in November 2021 Divock Origi in action for Belgium in November 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
AC Milan 'ready to consider Divock Origi exit in January'
AC Milan may reportedly consider parting ways with Divock Origi during the January transfer window, despite only recently signing the Belgian forward.
Sep 15, 18:21
![Alex Ferrari in action for Sampdoria on September 10, 2022 Alex Ferrari in action for Sampdoria on September 10, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Spezia vs. Sampdoria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Spezia and Sampdoria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 17:09
![Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele pictured on September 7, 2022 Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele pictured on September 7, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele recalled to France squad for Nations League
Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele is recalled to the France squad for the first time since June 2021 for September's Nations League matches with Austria and Denmark.
Sep 15, 13:43
![Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel during the game with Dinamo Zagreb on September 6, 2022. Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel during the game with Dinamo Zagreb on September 6, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Four mistakes Chelsea have made with managers, players
On the back of the surprise sacking of head coach Thomas Tuchel, what other mistakes have Chelsea made over the past two decades?
Sep 13, 16:35
![Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on September 10, 2022 Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for AC Milan on September 10, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: AC Milan vs. Dinamo Zagreb - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between AC Milan and Dinamo Zagreb, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 12, 21:02
![Rafael Leao celebrates scoring for AC Milan on August 27, 2022 Rafael Leao celebrates scoring for AC Milan on August 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'receive boost in pursuit of AC Milan's Rafael Leao'
Rafael Leao's contract discussions with AC Milan allegedly stall, handing Chelsea a boost in their pursuit of the forward.
Sep 11, 08:54
![AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their third goal on September 3, 2022 AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their third goal on September 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sampdoria vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Sampdoria and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 9, 05:05