Olivier Giroud is a world champion, and very happy about it.
The Chelsea player has long seemed to focus, perhaps too much, on the public and media perception of him, making efforts to talk his own record up repeatedly, and now he’s a World Cup winner it must bring some satisfaction and extra confidence.
Currently away with the France squad and preparing for this evening’s match against Germany, Giroud has been speaking to Le Parisien about various things including divine inspiration.
The French newspaper, understandably, wanted to speak about the World Cup and asked the Chelsea player if there’s anyone he credits for his personal triumph: “Jesus Christ. He built me, helped me as a man and professional player, giving me confidence, perseverance and faith to never let go of anything. During this tournament, we had a good star above us. A guardian angel.”
Turning 32 year of age this month, retiring from the national team may have been a consideration, but Giroud made it clear he has no intention of doing so, although was asked about it by someone at his club: “A teammate at Chelsea already asked me this question.
“As long as I feel good, can bring something to the team and the coach calls me, I am available. I am aware of being closer to the end than the beginning. So I enjoy every moment. I do not put myself any barriers up, I do not set any limit.”
