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Last Tuesday in Clairfontein, on the eve of France’s trip to Doha to defend their World Cup title, Olivier Giroud answered our questions with a smile over his shoulder (age 36, 114 caps), happy to have just been there before. its third global match after Brazil in 2014 and Russia in 2018.
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LE FIGARO. – How do you feel about this world championship?
Olivier Giroud. – We are positive, we are optimistic, we enjoy doing well and preparing well. The group, despite various injuries, has great motivation and drive.
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Source: Le Figaro
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