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FIFA World Cup: France start title defence with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: Record-setter Olivier Giroud scored twice to help defending champions France start their title defence with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. At 36 years and 53 days, first Giroud became the oldest French player to play in the FIFA World Cup and…

The Times of India

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Soccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match.

AAP

Socceroos outclassed by France in first World Cup game in Qatar, with 4-1 scoreline putting Australia in deep hole

An early goal gives the Socceroos hope of an upset, but the superstars turn up for Les Bleus in their Qatar World Cup opener, leaving Australia with a mountain to climb to get out of Group D.

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Olivier Giroud: The amiable everyman of French football makes history at Qatar World Cup

Olivier Giroud’s double in the 4-1 win over Australia cemented his France legacy, one guided by the faith and nous of manager Didier Deschamps

The Independent UK

France’s stars shine in resounding 4-1 win over Australia

France came back from an early scare to put four past the Socceroos, with Giroud grabbing two.

Al Jazeera

Giroud equals Henry’s goal record as France survive scare to thrash Australia

France came back from a goal down to beat Australia 4-1 in their opening World Cup Group D match

The Guardian - UK

Paulo Costa says he has not signed a contract to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284 in Australia

Paulo Costa says he wants to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284 in Australia – but is waiting for the UFC to send him a contract.

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Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record as France power past Australia

The AC Milan striker scored his 50th and 51st international goals in a 4-1 win.

The Independent UK

France turn on style against Australia to remind World Cup why they are champions

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record night and his partnership with the electric Kylian Mbappe gave Les Bleus a familiar look

The Independent UK

Aurelien Tchouameni fills Pogba-Kante void as France suffocate Australia in big World Cup win

France swamped Australia with high full-backs and midfield runners, showing off a luxury array of attacking threats that will surely make their mark on this World Cup

The Independent UK

France 4-1 Australia: Olivier Giroud matches Thierry Henry goal record in emphatic comeback win for holders

Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France’s leading goalscorer of all-time as the defending champions opened their latest World Cup title defence with a confident 4-1 comeback win over Australia in Group D.

Evening Standard

Newcastle United supporters deliver verdict on Garang Kuol World Cup debut

The 18-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Australia's 4-1 loss to France, becoming the ninth youngest player in World Cup history

Chronicle Live

France survive scare as Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry record - 5 talking points

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Reigning World Cup champions France went behind to Craig Goodwin's early strike but claimed all three points thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe had criticised French stars to thank for helping World Cup turnaround

FRANCE 4-1 AUSTRALIA: Kylian Mbappe scored a fine header and assisted a goal for Olivier Giroud in the second half, but it was the first half efforts of a much-maligned duo which made the difference

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Newcastle Herald

Canberra-based defence expert Professor Clinton Fernandes to speak on AUKUS in Newcastle on Saturday

Military expert's nuanced view on AUKUS

Daily Record

Martin Boyle sends Australia World Cup message from hospital as Hibs hero offers injury clue

The forward missed out on the tournament after failed to recover from a knee knock before the tournament.

ABC News

The Loop: Cristiano Ronaldo quits Manchester United, release of Trump's taxes gets green light, and 'Teal' the Australian 'Word of the Year' — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

The Independent UK

Vincent Kompany jokes Cristiano Ronaldo would not get in his Burnley team: ‘We need players who can run’

Kompany was speaking as a pundit on the BBC’s coverage of France vs Australia at the Qatar World Cup

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Federal assessment of millennia-old rock art begins on Western Australia's Burrup Peninsula

An independent reporter is visiting the region to see what impact industrial emissions are having on the rock art, and whether it can be moved.

ABC News

Labour schemes drawing nurses from across Pacific to lower-qualified aged care jobs in Australia, New Zealand

An exodus of over-qualified Pacific Island nurses who are taking up aged care jobs in countries such as Australia has experts concerned the "brain drain" is leaving critical gaps in the region's healthcare systems.

Liverpool Echo

Everton confirm major new stadium development as Ashley Cole lifts lid on Australia tour

Your Everton evening headlines as Everton confirm major new stadium development and Ashley Cole offers Australia insight

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Australia’s exciting start to World Cup, scientists’ climate warning, problems at The Project

In today’s newsletter: the Socceroos score an early goal against France; Australia faces hotter, wetter climate; and Ten show exodus continues

Football London

'Huge mistake' - Arsenal supporters deliver William Saliba verdict after Australia goal v France

Arsenal news: William Saliba was included in France's 26-man World Cup squad but was not picked to start in their opening game against Australia

ABC News

ATO's director ID system deadline looms, with more than 1 million people facing $13,000 fines

There are concerns that up to 1 million Australians are in the dark about a looming tax office requirement — or know about it and are putting off an administrative headache — with just a week until it becomes law.

Daily Record

Zara ‘won’t’ meet Mike Tindall on I’m A Celeb bridge in Australia as ‘kids need her more’

Former campmate Edwina Currie, who took part in the 14th series, doubts Zara will be heading down under to meet Mike after his time in the jungle.

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