Michael Olise scores hat-trick as France defeats Northern Ireland in friendly

After a much-discussed game, France managed to quieten things down a bit with a 3–1 win over Northern Ireland in a friendly on Monday evening.They came into it off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Ivory ...

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.

Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over outgunned Northern Ireland in Lille.Although the Lille stadium roof was kept closed on a chilly and damp evening in northern France, play was stopped for drinks breaks in the middle of each half to help Les Bleus prepare in every detail for the World Cup.

Northern Ireland were undone by a superb Michael Olise hat-trick as France jetted off to the World Cup with a 3-1 friendly win on Monday. Olise struck either side of half-time, both goals unerring finishes on the rebound, and after Northern Ireland's Patrick Kelly pulled one back the Bayern Munich man delivered a superb curling strike to settle it in the 75th minute.

Michael Olise remains in the spotlight after making a statement that did not go down well with the Brazilian public and after having a great season with Bayern.Thanks to three goals from him, France ...

Bayern’s star delivered a memorable performance with three goals against Northern Ireland. Within the great constellation of stars lighting up France’s attack, Michael Olise stands out above them ...