Olivier Giroud praises Kylian Mbappe's character after record achievement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Olivier Giroud congratulated Kylian Mbappe after he became France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals in a recent match. Giroud expressed happiness in a message to Mbappe, highlighting a special celebration moment shared between them. He defended Mbappe against perceptions of arrogance, emphasizing that he is confident and ambitious. Giroud mentioned that Mbappe is a respected leader in the team, aiming for further achievements in future tournaments. They have not yet met since the record-breaking event, but Mbappe has indicated he will reach out soon.
- •Mbappe scored twice in a match against Senegal, achieving 58 goals.
- •Giroud commended Mbappe's character, calling him confident, not arrogant.
- •A memorable celebration photo exists from a past World Cup moment.
- •Giroud expects to receive a jersey from Mbappe as a keepsake.
- •Mbappe is seen as a future leader for France going into upcoming tournaments.
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe
- 12:57 PMBBC Sport — The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe
"France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
"France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:57 PMThe celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 12:57 PMThe celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
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