Michael Olise — attacking player for France and Bayern Munich, starred in France's 4-1 Nations League win over Belgium and appeared in scintillating form in their 3-0 World Cup victory over Sweden.
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The Namibian
Michael Olise starred and scored in France's 4-1 win four goals (one in stoppage time), including the match-winner
“Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while Italy continued their resurgence with victory over Turkey.”
France roar back in Nations League as Italy beat TurkeyThe Namibian
Michael Olise set up Mbappe's goal with a pass
“It was from the left that Mbappe, France's all-time top scorer, notched his 67th international goal, controlling and firing in low at the near post after being set up by Michael Olise.”
Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France winThe Namibian
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick for Bayern against Union Berlin
“Despite Kane's double, it was France's Michael Olise who was the star on the night, scoring a fine hat-trick against the winless Bundesliga strugglers.”
Kane hits Bundesliga century as Bayern rout UnionThe Namibian
Michael Olise scored on 73 minutes in Bayern's German Cup match
“Olise scored on 73 minutes and Kane converted a penalty with four minutes remaining to seal victory.”
Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup openerThe Namibian
Michael Olise was one of five goal scorers for Bayern
“Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five goal scorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday's Bundesliga opener.”
Bayern steamroll Stuttgart in Bundesliga openerThe Namibian
Michael Olise scored and created a goal and another goal for Bayern
“Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday.”
Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German SupercupThe Namibian
Michael Olise is Bayern Munich star
“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.”
‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbusterThe Namibian
Michael Olise is playing like a future Ballon d'Or winner, France's standout at this World Cup
“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.”
Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?The Namibian
Michael Olise was in scintillating form
“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.”
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16The Namibian
Michael Olise provided 30 assists in all competitions this season
“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.”
Bayern salute ‘best transfer ever’ Kane after 21st German Cup triumphMichael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored France's only goal in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday, but suffered a left knee injury and was substituted. Zidane said Mbappe overextended his knee while shooting and will likely return to Real Madrid for treatment.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 win over Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 domestic games, breaking the previous record by 31 games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice to help Bayern Munich recover from an early deficit and win 4-1 against second-division Osnabrueck in their German Cup opener. Bischof and Olise also scored as the 21-time Cup holders bounced back after Robin Meissner's early strike for the hosts.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 5-1 in Friday's Bundesliga opener, with Michael Olise and Luis Diaz among five goal scorers, extending the defending champions' unbeaten run in league openers to 15 seasons.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise scored and created a goal as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Supercup on Saturday, securing Bayern's 12th trophy of that name and their second consecutive win since it was renamed after Franz Beckenbauer in 2025.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →