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Top scorer in the history of the France team, Olivier Giroud opened his account with the Blues just 12 years ago. With a tender kiss as a result.
Nothing predestined Olivier Giroud to become the top scorer in the history of the France team. When he was 21 years old, the native of Chambéry was indeed playing in Istres, in the National, and did not count the least appearance among the youth teams. At almost 24 years old, he was still in Ligue 2, where he could nevertheless boast the title of top scorer. The Savoyard would then skip ahead. At 25, he topped the rankings of top scorers in Ligue 1 with Montpellier and was entitled to his first selection with the Blues.
And after two timid starts against the United States and Belgium in the fall of 2011, Olivier Giroud would celebrate his first start for the French team, on February 29, 2012, with a goal against Germany. Perfectly served by Matthieu Debuchy in the area, he deceived the German goalkeeper with a flat foot and opened the scoring. A prestigious victory would follow and the former Grenoblois did not shy away from his pleasure at the end of the meeting.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
