France will have one of the strongest squads at the 2018 World Cup. Here's why. Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir scored to lead France over Ireland on a rainy night at the Stade de France. International Friendly: Olivier Giroud (40') France 1-0 Ireland International Friendly: Nabil Fekir (43') France 2-0 Ireland France striker Olivier Giroud has said his January move from Arsenal to Chelsea has helped him to hit form in time for the World Cup. Giroud, 31, scored the opening goal shortly before half-time as Les Bleus cruised to a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in a friendly at the Stade de France on Monday. The latest telling contribution from the former Montpellier player comes after...
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