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·28 Juli 2026
Olivier Giroud begins 22nd season, likely his last, after assist in Lille’s 1-2 loss

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·28 Juli 2026

Olivier Giroud began his 22nd professional season with an assist as Lille lost 1-2 to Union Saint-Gilloise on Saturday. According to L'Équipe, he turns 40 on 30 September and this campaign is likely to be his last.
In Ostend, he led the line for 62 minutes. He set up Gaëtan Perrin. With Saad Boussadia sent off in the 37th minute, Giroud saw little of the ball.
The veteran is also heading into a 12th Champions League season.
It was a restrained outing, but he is back at work for Lille.
Attention turns to the season ahead.
Source: L'Équipe







































