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Michael Olise

Also known as: Michel Olise

Michael Olise — Bayern Munich winger who scored a hat-trick in France's World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland and provided an assist in their World Cup opener against Senegal.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    It could spark a host of appeals, with the Athletic reporting, external France are challenging Michael Olise’s yellow card during their victory over Paraguay.

    FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Minutes later, Michael Olise hit the foot of the upright with an audacious scissor kick from just inside the penalty area, before Ousmane Dembele smashed the rebound wide.

    Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Les Bleus had further chances to extend their lead Adrien Rabiot missed a clear header and Michael Olise hit the crossbar with an audacious dink – before Dembele scored their third with a strike into the bottom corner.

    Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds
  6. Joy Online

    Les Bleus had further chances to extend their lead – Adrien Rabiot missed a clear header and Michael Olise hit the crossbar with an audacious dink – before Dembele scored their third with a strike into the bottom corner.

    World Cup: Mbappe brace as France beat Iraq after two hour delay
  7. Daily Guide

    After equalling Olivier Giroud’s record of 57 goals with a first-time finish from Michael Olise’s defence-splitting pass in the second half, the Real Madrid forward became the outright leading scorer on 58 with a sensational long-range finish in stoppage time.

    Kylian Mbappe Becomes France Leading Scorer
  8. Joy Online

    While Kylian Mbappe grabbed the headlines by scoring a double to become France’s all-time top scorer, it was Michael Olise who topped your player ratings in their World Cup opener against Senegal.

    Olise is your man of the match in France World Cup opener
  9. Joy Online

    For a while, the Lions of Teranga looked capable of securing another memorable victory against the two-time winners, whose star-studded front four of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise failed to click in the first half.

    Kylian Mbappe France’s all-time top scorer in win over Senegal
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
  12. Joy Online

    o his management career. “As a manager of a smaller nation, he has great humility; he always speaks to you, always has time for you, and I hope he has a great tournament to go out on as well.” NI ‘gave a really good account of ourselves’ A hat-trick from the in-form Michael Olise

    O’Neill praises ‘fantastic’ departing Deschamps

Monday 6 July

  1. FA considers appeal of Quansah red card after Balogun precedent

    The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France beats Sweden 3-0

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Iraq

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move joint-second in the all-time World Cup goalscoring list with 16 goals as France beat Iraq in a weather-delayed match in Philadelphia. The second half was delayed more than two hours due to lightning strikes in the area.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 23 June

  1. France beats Iraq in weather-delayed World Cup match

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Iraq in Philadelphia after a weather delay interrupted the second half for more than two hours due to lightning strikes. Mbappe now has 16 World Cup goals in 16 games, two behind Lionel Messi's all-time record.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mbappe breaks France scoring record in World Cup opener

    Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Michael Olise tops ratings in France's World Cup opener

    Michael Olise scored 8.01 out of 10 in player ratings for France's 3-1 World Cup opener against Senegal, where he provided the assist for Kylian Mbappe's opening goal after being moved to a more central position in the second half.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer against Senegal

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Olise scores hat-trick as France beats Northern Ireland 3-1

    Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Olise scores hat-trick in France's World Cup warm-up win

    France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 8 June

  1. Michael O'Neill praises departing French boss Didier Deschamps

    Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praised outgoing French boss Didier Deschamps as a "fantastic national team manager" after France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match. O'Neill highlighted Deschamps' success managing a star-studded squad and his humility despite leading a major football nation.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. PSG defeats Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking Champions League semi-final

    Paris St Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final first leg with a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. PSG came from a goal down to lead 5-2 before Bayern scored twice in three minutes late in the match.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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