It took a while to celebrate this incredible record broken by Olivier Giroud.
By scoring against Poland (3-1) in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup, the number 9 of the France team became the top scorer in the history of the Blues with 52 goals, with an achievement of more than the previous record held by Thierry Henry, which he equaled against Australia in the group stage (4-1).
To celebrate, a small protocol was planned before the lunch of the France group this Wednesday in Doha.
The president of the French Football Federation made the trip to personally give him a 52 flocked jersey in tribute to his number of goals with the Blues.
"I'm really flattered, you have an exemplary career.
You are the typical example of the man who fights with dignity all the time, ”said Noël Le Graët in his speech broadcast on the social networks of the France team.
All in the collective good mood since the whole group warmly applauded him in the company of Didier Deschamps, smiling.
The now new top scorer in the history of the Blues then spoke: “These are 11 years of work, self-sacrifice, always believing in it, wanting to move mountains with this team.
I hope there will be many more to help us achieve our goal.
Already the author of three achievements since the start of this 2022 World Cup, Olivier Giroud is also applying for the title of top scorer in the competition.
For now, his compatriot Kylian Mbappé is leading with five goals.
The two men could still improve their statistics against England this Saturday, in the quarter-finals.
