Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
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.
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Cody Gakpo is a 27-year-old Dutch forward.
Desire Doue is a professional footballer who plays for the French national team.
Désiré Doué is a young talent in French football, contributing to the national team's attacking play.
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of the French national football team, known for leading the team to a World Cup victory.
Fabio Cannavaro is a former professional footballer and the current coach of Uzbekistan's national team.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Kylian Mbappé is a prominent French footballer, known for his speed and goal-scoring ability.
Michael Olise is a 24-year-old French winger.
Michael O'Neill is the head coach of the Northern Ireland national football team.
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.
Ousmane Dembélé is a professional football player who plays for the French national team and is known for his attacking skills.
Patrick Kelly is a professional football player who plays for Northern Ireland.
Pierce Charles is a goalkeeper for the Northern Ireland national football team.
Ronald Koeman is a former professional footballer and the coach of the Netherlands national team.
Shea Charles is a Northern Irish football player known for his midfield play.
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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 completed his hat trick with a brilliant curler as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in its final World Cup warmup on Monday.
Michael Olise completed his hat trick with a brilliant curler as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in its final World Cup warmup on Monday.
Michael Olise completed his hat trick with a brilliant curler as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in its final World Cup warmup on Monday.
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
Michael Olise delivered a masterclass performance on Monday night, scoring a hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in an international friendly.
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