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July 2026
The Namibian
Michael OliseisBayern Munich star
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“Mbappe's supporting cast includes Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, Ballon D'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue.”
Michael Oliseis playinglike a future Ballon d'Or winner, France's standout at this World Cup
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“Michael Olise is playing like a future Ballon d'Or winner, and is a creator in the true French tradition — Mbappe wears the number 10, but Olise is a genuine number 10 in the mould of past French greats Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane.”
“Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.”
Michael Oliseprovided30 assists in all competitions this season
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“The England captain's first strike was set up by Michael Olise from the right, who now boasts an incredible 30 assists in all competitions this season.”
Michael Oliseset upKane's first goal and has 30 assists in all competitions this season
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“The England captain's first strike was set up by Michael Olise from the right, who now boasts an incredible 30 assists in all competitions this season.”
Michael Olisescoredgoal in 10th minute of stoppage time vs Heidenheim
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“After Bayern came from 2-0 and 3-2 down to draw 3-3 with Heidenheim on Saturday with a Michael Olise goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time, Joshua Kimmich promised more of the same against PSG.”
Michael Olisescored alate goal for Bayern Munich in the 4-3 win
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“Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, securing a 6-4 aggregate victory and sending them through to face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.”
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
Spain beat tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, to advance to Sunday's final where they will face either Argentina or England.
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France's potent attacking force led by Kylian Mbappe—who has scored eight goals in six games—pitted against Spain's possession-based, collective style under Luis de la Fuente.
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty on 70 minutes. France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals after Morocco beat Canada 3-0.
France has won all four games so far with 13 goals scored, including a 3-0 defeat of Sweden, and faces Paraguay in the last 16. Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in the tournament and has 18 in 18 World Cup appearances.
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race and now has 18 World Cup goals in total, one behind Messi's record of 19.
Omar Artan, set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, was turned back at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns" from US Customs and Border Protection. FIFA confirmed he would play no part in the tournament, citing the decision as the sole preserve of the United States as tournament co-host.
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal have never won the trophy but aim to add it to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3–0 in the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, with England captain Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick to claim Bayern's 21st cup success. Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Kane "the best transfer we've ever made," and Kane's goal tally reached 61 in all competitions this season.
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3-0 to win the German Cup, sealing a 14th league and cup double and ending a six-year drought in the competition.
Coach Didier Deschamps announced France's squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Kylian Mbappe set to spearhead the attack and likely captain the team despite a recent thigh injury. The squad includes attacking talent such as Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Michael Olise, alongside defensive players including William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate with a 1-1 second-leg draw to advance to the Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to maintain his team's high-octane, high-risk attacking approach in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG, despite criticism for defensive vulnerability. Bayern hold a 21-goal tally in their past six games but have conceded 16 goals in the same span, trailing PSG by one goal from the 5-4 first leg.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition. Kvaratskhelia and Dembele each scored twice as PSG took a narrow advantage into next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena, with the final in Budapest on May 30 at stake.
RB Leipzig face Union Berlin on Friday, with Leipzig chasing Champions League qualification and Union fighting relegation. The match highlights a shift in football's leadership: Union is coached by Marie-Louise Eta, the first woman to coach a men's side in a major European league, while Leipzig's CEO is Tatjana Haenni, the first female club boss in German football history.
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 on Wednesday to secure a 6-4 aggregate victory and advance to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed Bayern's progress after the match remained competitive throughout, with Real Madrid reduced to ten men following Eduardo Camavinga's second yellow card.
Bayern Munich came from two goals down in the final 10 minutes to beat Freiburg 3-2 in the Bundesliga, with Tom Bischof scoring twice and Lennart Karl grabbing the winner in stoppage time ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Harry Kane scored in Bayern Munich's 4-0 home victory over Union Berlin, moving to 31 goals this season and within 10 of Robert Lewandowski's single-season Bundesliga record with seven games remaining. Serge Gnabry scored twice and Michael Olise also netted as Bayern extended their league lead to 12 points.
Bayern Munich drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen despite being reduced to nine men after two red cards in a Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund defeated Augsburg 2-0, moving nine points behind the reigning champions with eight games remaining.
Bayern Munich defeated Atalanta 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, with Michael Olise scoring twice and Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala also finding the net. The dominant performance leaves Bayern on the verge of the quarter-finals, with a blockbuster tie against Real Madrid or Manchester City awaiting if they progress.
Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Moenchengladbach 4-1 on Friday without star striker Harry Kane, who was ruled out with a calf strain. The victory extended Bayern's lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 14 points with nine games remaining.
Werder Bremen, sitting in the Bundesliga relegation playoff spot after 21 games, host league leaders Bayern Munich this weekend under new manager Daniel Thioune, who is tasked with steering the struggling four-time German champions away from the drop.
Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich defeated 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 on Sunday, restoring a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Harry Kane added two penalties, moving to 24 league goals for the season.
Augsburg defeated Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday, ending a 27-match unbeaten league run dating back to March. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 at Union Berlin to cut their deficit to eight points.