Jiru scored in Ligue 1 after 13 years

Sports 02:58, 19-08-2025

Olivier Giroud scored in his first game for Lille after returning to the French championship. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

This event occurred 13 years and 107 days after his last success at the top league level. In 2012, Giroud played for Montpellier.

The interval between these two goals is the third longest break in Ligue 1. The longest break record was set by Patrice Evra, who scored again 14 years and 46 days after his previous goal.

Francis Coquelin ranks second with a break of 14 years and 31 days. Giroud holds the third place on this list.

He returned to Europe after an unsuccessful season in North America. This situation is recognized as one of the interesting events in the player's career.

Ligue 1 Olivier Giroud Lille Montpellier Patrice Evra

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