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Michael Olise

Michael Olise — French footballer in the 2026 World Cup squad, scored for Bayern Munich in Champions League quarter-final and Bundesliga play.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Michael Olise is Bayern 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.

    ‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
  3. The Namibian

    Michael Olise is playing like 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.

    Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?
  4. The Namibian

    Michael Olise was in scintillating form

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    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 16
  5. May 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Michael Olise provided 30 assists in all competitions this season

    Source

    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 triumph
  7. The Namibian

    Michael Olise set up Kane's first goal and has 30 assists in all competitions this season

    Source

    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.

    Kane hat trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German Cup
  8. The Namibian

    Michael Olise had an off night in particular

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    So dangerous in the first leg, Bayern were surprisingly stodgy in attack, with Michael Olise in particular having an off night.

    Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
  9. The Namibian

    Michael Olise scored goal 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.

    Bayern’s Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi
  10. April 2026
  11. The Namibian

    Michael Olise has 18 assists in the league

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    18 – Michael Olise has 18 assists in the league, three short of the record set by Thomas Mueller in 2019-20.

    Leipzig and Union’s Bundesliga clash shows changing face of football
  12. The Namibian

    Michael Olise scored a late 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.

    Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis
  13. March 2026
  14. The Namibian

    Michael Olise got on the scoresheet in Bayern Munich's 4-0 win over Union Berlin

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    Michael Olise also got on the scoresheet as Bundesliga leaders Bayern went 12 clear.

    Kane moves closer to goals record as Bayern sink Union

Sunday 19 July

  1. England defeats France in chaotic World Cup bronze match

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

    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

Monday 13 July

  1. France face Spain in World Cup semi-final showdown

    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

Wednesday 8 July

  1. World Cup quarter-finals: Eight teams compete for semi-final spots

    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

Sunday 5 July

  1. France beat Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    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

Thursday 2 July

  1. France advances as 48-team World Cup narrows to 16

    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

  2. Harry Kane scores twice as England beats DRC at World Cup

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. France defeats Sweden 3-0 to advance to World Cup last-16

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Somali referee denied US entry, dropped from World Cup 2026

    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

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG defend Champions League crown against Arsenal in Budapest

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Harry Kane hat-trick wins Bayern Munich German Cup final

    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

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kane hat-trick clinches Bayern Munich's 21st German Cup

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. France names 26-player squad for 2026 World Cup in North America

    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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. PSG beats Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final

    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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Bayern's Kompany vows attacking style for PSG semi-final

    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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PSG beats Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final 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.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 24 April

  1. Bundesliga: Leipzig and Union show football's changing leadership face

    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

Thursday 16 April

  1. Bayern Munich beats Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

    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

Sunday 5 April

  1. Bayern stages late comeback at Freiburg before Real Madrid clash

    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

Sunday 22 March

  1. Kane closes in on Bundesliga goals record with Bayern win

    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

Sunday 15 March

  1. Bayern Munich holds nine-man draw against Bayer Leverkusen

    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

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Bayern Munich crushes Atalanta 6-1 in Champions League

    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

Saturday 7 March

  1. Bayern Munich beats Gladbach 4-1 without injured Kane

    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

Sunday 1 March

  1. Kane scores twice as Bayern defeat Dortmund, extend lead

    Harry Kane scored twice and Joshua Kimmich added a late goal as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday, moving 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with 10 matches remaining.

    1 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. Relegation-battling Bremen face Bayern Munich at Weserstadion

    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.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 9 February

  1. Bayern Munich crushes Hoffenheim 5-1 to extend Bundesliga lead

    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.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 25 January

  1. Augsburg ends Bayern Munich's 27-match Bundesliga unbeaten run

    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.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian

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