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Giroud Strikes Late to Lift Lille Past Monaco, Rennes Implode Early at ...

Olivier Giroud scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, securing Lille's 1-0 victory over Monaco in Ligue 1, highlighting his immediate impact this season.

  • Olivier Giroud scored a stoppage-time winning goal as Lille defeated Monaco 1-0 in a Ligue 1 match on Sunday.
  • Giroud, returning from a disappointing spell in Los Angeles, focused fully on his club and accepted the challenge of revitalizing Lille’s season.
  • Giroud missed a late penalty but earned praise from coach Bruno Genesio for his technical mastery and impact despite fatigue.
  • Rennes lost 4-0 at Lorient after two players received red cards within 11 minutes, a first in Ligue 1 since Opta began tracking in 1992.
  • Giroud described the victory as crucial to start the season well, saying, "This is only the beginning," while Rennes’ coach Beye acknowledged the red cards ended their control.
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The LOSC won against the AS Monaco (1-0) on Sunday, at the end of the second day of Ligue 1, thanks to a 38-year-old striker's goal.

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Veteran Giroud scores again for Lille in late win over Monaco, double red for reckless Rennes

PARIS (AP) — Veteran forward Olivier Giroud is reveling in life back in Ligue 1.

·Cherokee County, United States
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A game, a goal. Olivier Giroud wears the number 9 title suit in Lille at almost 39 years old. The second oldest player in Ligue 1 is already indispensable to his club.

·Paris, France
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As we were heading for a draw and blank, Olivier Giroud came up to offer the victory in Lille (1-0) against Monaco on Sunday night at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with his second goal in the...

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Le Figaro broke the news in Paris, France on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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