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Feud between Mbappé and Giroud escalates at Euro 2020
PTI | , Paris
PUBLISHED ON JUN 13, 2021 11:57 PM IST
A brewing feud between France strikers Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud has gone public, potentially threatening team unity ahead of the opening match against Germany at the Euro 2020.
Euro 2020: France's Giroud at the double after Benzema injury scare
Reuters | , Paris
PUBLISHED ON JUN 09, 2021 08:08 AM IST
- Olivier Giroud made the most of his time on the pitch with a double as the world champions beat Bulgaria 3-0 in their final Euro 2020 warm-up game.
Is the overhead kick the most beautiful sight in football?
By Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2021 09:09 AM IST
- For lesser mortals, the overhead kick is a volley executed with the back to the ground, feet twirling in the air and face turned either to the sky or the chin locked on the chest.
Frustration for Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester draws 1-1
London | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 05:56 AM IST
That makes it just one win in the past five games for Lampard, who recruited heavily during the summer transfer window to mount a title challenge yet still seems unsure what his best side is. Sixth-place Chelsea is six points behind leader Liverpool, having played one game more than the defending champion.
Giroud scores again as Chelsea see off Leeds to go top
LONDON | By Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 06, 2020 09:21 AM IST
The 34-year-old Frenchman marked his first league start of the season - a reward for his four goals in Chelsea’s thrashing of Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Four-goal Giroud seals top spot for dominant Chelsea
Seville, Spain | By Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 03, 2020 09:03 AM IST
Striker Olivier Giroud scored four as a dominant Chelsea won 4-0 at Sevilla on Wednesday to secure top spot in Champions League Group E with a match to spare.
Chelsea match winner Giroud has important role, says Lampard
London | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUL 15, 2020 02:03 PM IST
Giroud has scored four goals since the league’s return to action last month and six overall this season – all since February.
Giroud gives Champions League-chasing Chelsea win vs Norwich
LONDON | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JUL 15, 2020 07:04 AM IST
Pulisic was Chelsea’s most threatening player, having had an effort tipped onto the crossbar by goalkeeper Tim Krul before the opener. The American was also denied by Krul from a volley in the second half at a supporter-free Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea close in on Champions League spot with 3-2 win at Palace
LONDON | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUL 08, 2020 06:14 AM IST
Palace then piled on the pressure in search of an equaliser and in added time defender Scott Dann hit the post while only a last-ditch tackle by Kurt Zouma denied Benteke.
Giroud, Willian, Barkley lead Chelsea to 3-0 win over Watford
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUL 05, 2020 06:41 AM IST
It was a vital win for Chelsea, who lost to lowly West Ham United in midweek, as it returned them to fourth place.
Chelsea fight back to earn 2-1 win at struggling Villa
Birmingham | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2020 08:33 AM IST
The result left Chelsea fourth on 51 points from 30 games, five ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United, while Villa’s hopes of avoiding the drop were dented as they stayed second-bottom on 26 points, one point adrift of the safety zone.
Chelsea fight back to earn 2-1 win at struggling Villa
BIRMINGHAM | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUN 21, 2020 11:15 PM IST
Defender Kortney Hause had fired the home side ahead against the run of play in the 43rd minute with his first Premier League goal, scrambling in a close-range rebound after Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga parried an Anwar El Ghazi shot.
Chelsea’s Giroud, Caballero pen one-year contract extensions
London | By Reuters
UPDATED ON MAY 21, 2020 08:53 AM IST
“Since I’ve been back at Chelsea, Olivier has been brilliant as a professional and as a man in general,” manager Frank Lampard said in a club statement.
Olivier Giroud extends Chelsea contract until June 2021
Paris | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON APR 25, 2020 07:08 PM IST
The 33-year-old has scored 39 goals in 97 appearances for France, making him his country’s third-highest goalscorer behind Michel Platini (41) and Thierry Henry (51)
Giroud, Alonso on target as Chelsea sink Tottenham
London | By AFP
UPDATED ON FEB 22, 2020 09:40 PM IST
Giroud and Alonso had been reduced to fringe figures in Frank Lampard’s first season as Chelsea manager.
Christian Pulisic injury deals blow to Chelsea
London | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 10, 2020 09:36 PM IST
Christian Pulisic suffered the injury prior to last weekend’s FA Cup third round victory over second tier Nottingham Forest.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores three, France and goal-getters England qualify for Euro 2020
Paris | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON NOV 15, 2019 09:10 AM IST
World champions France reached the tournament without having to kick a ball thanks to Turkey sealing their own qualification after a goalless draw with Iceland in the day’s early match.
Frank Lampard sees positives as Chelsea miss out on Uefa Super Cup
Istanbul | By AFP
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2019 01:10 PM IST
Frank Lampard had already twice been on the losing side in the Super Cup as a player for Chelsea, including the 2013 shootout defeat to Bayern Munich.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup
Istanbul | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2019 04:02 AM IST
Every penalty in the shoot-out had found the net before Tammy Abraham’s effort was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian.
N’Golo Kante fit for Chelsea, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain starts for Liverpool in Super Cup
Istanbul | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2019 03:24 AM IST
Olivier Giroud starts along with new recruit Christian Pulisic, with Ross Barkley dropping out as well as young duo Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham.
Europa League Final: Emery hints at potential departures to continue to rebuild at Arsenal
Baku | By Reuters
UPDATED ON MAY 30, 2019 08:40 AM IST
Emery said his team, who finished fifth in the Premier League, were still very much in a “process” and he would evaluate his options over the summer.
Europa League: Chelsea survive Slavia scare to enter semi-finals
London | By AFP
UPDATED ON APR 19, 2019 08:55 AM IST
Maurizio Sarri made five changes from the team beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday and put Eden Hazard on the wing with Olivier Giroud the Blues’ central striker.
Europa League: Olivier Giroud hat-trick helps Chelsea ease into quarters
Paris | By AFP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 15, 2019 10:07 AM IST
Olivier Giroud scored a hat-trick as Chelsea cruised into the Europa League quarter-finals with an 8-0 aggregate thrashing of Dynamo Kiev on Thursday, while Napoli also booked a last-eight spot
Europa League: Chelsea edge out Malmo as Arsenal suffer setback
Paris | By AFP
UPDATED ON FEB 15, 2019 09:08 AM IST
Visitors Chelsea desperately needed a response after back-to-back humiliating away losses, with last Sunday’s 6-0 thrashing by Manchester City following a 4-0 reverse at Bournemouth.
EPL: Chelsea’s Sarri rules out signing striker, targets winger
London | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2019 01:12 PM IST
English Premier League: Striker Olivier Giroud’s ankle injury will not force Chelsea’s hand in the January transfer window but the club could explore the possibility of signing a winger, manager Maurizio Sarri has said.
N’Golo Kante’s goal secures Crystal Palace coup for Chelsea
London | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2018 11:42 PM IST
Kante’s effectiveness this season has been questioned, but the former Leicester City man impressed as he struck the 51st minute match-winner that helped the Blues tighten their grip on fourth by opening up a five-point gap to Arsenal.
Giroud penalty gives France win over Uruguay, Mbappe injured
Paris | By Reuters
UPDATED ON NOV 21, 2018 08:57 AM IST
Tanguy Ndombele threaded a pass through the Uruguay defender to set Mbappe clear, goalkeeper Martin Campana came out to block the ball with his feet but Mbappe was sent flying and landed awkwardly on his shoulder.
Chelsea, Arsenal, Lazio advance in Europa League, Marseille out
London | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2018 08:37 AM IST
Chelsea are through to the knockout rounds of the Europa League along with Arsenal and Lazio after their 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon. Last season’s finalists Marseille though are out.
Giroud and Morata battle for Chelsea starting spot
London | By AFP
UPDATED ON SEP 22, 2018 08:57 AM IST
Spanish striker Morata was criticised last season over his lack of a killer touch after a bright start to his career at Chelsea and has only found the net once so far this season.
Giroud gets winner as France celebrate World Cup homecoming
Paris | By PTI
UPDATED ON SEP 10, 2018 10:28 AM IST
On their first appearance on home soil since the World Cup, Mbappe put France ahead in an explosive performance from the 19-year-old, before Ryan Babel briefly restored parity in the second half.
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