Arsenal star gives England boss Gareth Southgate cause for concern ahead of Ivory Coast game
Arsenal right-winger Nicolas Pepe scored a sensational goal this evening (Friday) in Ivory Coast's 2-1 defeat to France in an international friendly.
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France 2-1 Ivory Coast: Olivier Giroud closes in on Thierry Henry's record
Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is just five goals away from surpassing Thierry Henry's all-time record for France after scoring in the win over the Ivory Coast.
Giroud on the spot in France comeback win over Ivory Coast
MARSEILLE, France : Olivier Giroud defied the doubters again as he marked his France comeback by scoring his 47th international goal when the world champions beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a friendly on Friday.
Serie A result - Ismael Bennacer scores winner as AC Milan edge out Cagliari
AC Milan secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Cagliari at Unipol Domus to go three points clear at the top of the Serie A table. Cagliari frustrated the visitors in the first half with their compact shape, but Stefano Pioli’s Milan side were kicking themselves at half-time after missing some clear-cut chances, with the best falling to Olivier Giroud within the first 10 minutes, as he dragged a shot wide from a few yards out.
El Clasico: Eternal rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona united by shift towards smarter transfer strategy
El Clasico has always been marked by some of the greatest players to ever play the game, part of the lustre and appeal of the fixture comes from seeing the best go against the best. However, what is not always talked about as much, is some of the truly astonishing transfer business conducted by the two giants over the years. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have plenty of skeletons in the transfer closet, more than a few millions down the drain thanks to ill-advised pursuits.
Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku gets first France call-up
RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku was one of two new faces included in the France squad by coach Didier Deschamps as the World Cup holders prepare for two friendly matches against African opposition later this month. The 24-year-old Nkunku, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, is one of the leading scorers in the German Bundesliga this season with 15 goals.