This Wednesday, at the beginning of the afternoon, Didier Deschamps revealed
His list for the tricolor gathering from the start of the school year. The Blues will face Ukraine (September 5) and Iceland (September 9) to start the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup.
Seven attackers were summoned by the coach of the French team. Unsurprisingly, Olivier Giroud is not part of it. At a press conference, the 56 -year -old technician confirmed that the page with his former pivot was filmed.
“Olivier was clear. He added three words that interest people with 'never saying'. I am happy that he succeeds and he always has his beautiful rating of love. He said goodbye, he knows there is a new generation. There I wish him that it continues, it is always pleasant to feel this popular and media support that he has not always had ”, explained Didier Deschamps.
Giroud and the Blues, it's indeed finished
Author of a good start to the season with the LOSC, Olivier Giroud will celebrate its 39th birthday on September 30. As a reminder, he had retired international after Euro 2024 in Germany.
Since 2022, the Native of Chambéry has been none other than the top scorer in the history of the French team. With 57 goals scored in 137 functions in the jersey struck the rooster, he is ahead of Thierry Henry (51 achievements) and Kylian Mbappé (50).
