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Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud

Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud
BBC Sport Tuesday 16 June 2026, 05:27 UTC 1 min read
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France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football.

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football.
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