… "It was good to win our first match against a very good Senegal team," added Deschamps, who saw Bayern Munich's Michael Olise star after moving from the right wing into the middle in the second half. …
… Mbappe darted across the penalty area to convert a brilliant Michael Olise pass on 66 minutes to break the deadlock in a contest in which France struggled badly in the first half, but came to life after the break. …
… June 13, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter International Friendly - France v Northern Ireland - Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France - June 8, 2026 France's Michael Olise …
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup By AFP June 09, 2026 09:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise …
… Goalkeeper Safonov blasted the ball off the pitch several times, as a strategy to congest the areas around dangerous Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. …
… However, France have looked highly impressive over the last year with a 4-2-3-1 system that makes room in attack for Mbappe, reigning Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele and Bayern Munich star Michael Olise. …
… It's just memories I'll remember forever."The England captain's first strike was set up by Michael Olise from the right, who now boasts an incredible 30 assists in all competitions this season. …
… After Bayern came from 2-0 and 3-2 down to draw 3-3 with Heidenheim on Saturday with a Michael Olise goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time, Joshua Kimmich promised more of the same against PSG. …
… We know Bayern are a great team, but so are we." Harry Kane and Michael Olise scored in the first half for the German champions either side of goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves, before a Dembele penalty made it 3-2 to PSG at half-time. …
… "We desverved to win, but we also deserved to draw and lose!" - 'Football is like religion' - A crazy first-half at the Parc des Princes saw Harry Kane give Bayern the lead with an early penalty, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves strike for the hosts and Michael Olise then mak …
France coach Didier Deschamps praised captain Kylian Mbappe as "extraordinary" after he scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal, becoming his country's all-time leading goal scorer. Bradley Barcola added a second goal for France, with Ibrahim Mbaye scoring for Senegal in the Group I match.
France coach Didier Deschamps praised captain Kylian Mbappe as "extraordinary" after he scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal, becoming his country's all-time leading goal scorer. Bradley Barcola added a second goal for France, with Ibrahim Mbaye scoring for Senegal in the Group I match.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening World Cup Group I match, with Bradley Barcola also on target. Mbappe became France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals.
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
After 14 years leading France to a World Cup victory in 2018 and a final loss to Argentina in 2022, Didier Deschamps plans to step down as France coach following the upcoming World Cup in North America. France currently top the world rankings and are among the leading contenders for final victory.
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, with England captain Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick to earn Bayern a 21st cup success and 14th league and cup double. Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Kane the "best transfer we've ever made."
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says he will maintain his high-octane style in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG, who hold a one-goal advantage after a 5-4 first leg. Despite criticism of Bayern's defensive vulnerabilities, Kompany has pledged not to change tactics as the team pursues a place in the final in Budapest.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a penalty and adding another goal. The match was described as a breathless display of attacking football between two teams with world-class attacking players.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team will likely need to score at least three goals in next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena to reach the final.