The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud
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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"'Congrats bro, I am really happy for you. Well, I kept the record for three-and-a-half years, and it was great - but now it is yours, and you have to go again... oh, and bro, don't forget to save me your jersey!'"
— Olivier Giroud , Athlete
"'you know how much I love you, bro.'"
— Olivier Giroud , Athlete
"'Instead of arrogance, it's actually just confidence, and ambition, he shows when he talks.'"
— Olivier Giroud , Athlete
Key People
Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer known for his skills as a forward.
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of the French national football team, known for leading the team to a World Cup victory.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Olivier Giroud is a veteran French footballer known for being one of France's all-time highest goal scorers.
Ousmane Dembele is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Paul Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Thierry Henry is a former French footballer and one of the all-time greats in football history.
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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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