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France defeat Northern Ireland thanks to hat-trick from Michael Olise

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Cover image: France's forward #11 Michael Olise celebrates scoring his team's second goal with France's forward #20 Desire Doue (L) during the international friendly football match between France and North Ireland at the Decathlon Arena - Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France on June 8, 2026. © Franck Fife, AFP

Les Bleus won 3-1 in their final match ahead of the World Cup. Michael Olise scored a hat-trick, the first of his career.

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The Netherlands beat Uzbekistan but failed to put their minds at ease. Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US. Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Lille, whilst Ibrahima Konaté is set to sign for Real Madrid. Monaco have qualified for their fifth consecutive Betclic Élite final. Serena Williams is making her return to the courts.

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