The LOSC was able to count on an exceptional gesture by Olivier Giroud to illuminate his friendly match against West Ham.
The LOSC ends its summer preparation with a moment of pure magic. This Saturday, August 9, 2025, at London Stadium, Olivier Giroud opened the scoring against West Ham with a gesture that will remain in the memories.
In a hitherto balanced and rather chopped match, The 38 -year -old striker recalled why he remains one of the most elegant finish of his generation.
A control, a pivot, a volley
Just before the break, on a deep pass by Benjamin André, Giroud checked the chest while turning around, back to goal, before triggering an acrobatic volley in the Alphonse Areola skylight. A sequence qualified as “golazo” by observers, a perfect mixture of technique and instinct. Lille supporters and opponents welcomed the gesture, proof that the class has no age.
This masterpiece is part of an already rich preparation for Giroud,
Income in Ligue 1 thirteen years after its title with Montpellier. After a discreet passage against Borussia Dortmund then a double against Venice, he confirms that he still has a sense of the goal, and especially the flair of the big evenings. Bruno Genesio has already placed it at the heart of his offensive project, with a leading role and guide for the youngest.
Giroud ignites networks
The video of the goal quickly went around X, accumulating tens of thousands of views and sharing. “What purpose of Olivier Giroud!” »» Exclaimed @lepetitlillois, while others, like @instantfoot, nicknamed it “The King of Bangers”. Even on the West Ham side, some have recognized the beauty of the gesture, like a sober “fair play” accompanied by an applause emoji.
For Giroud and Lille, the time is now for official competition. The DOGUES will move to Brest on August 17 for the opening of Ligue 1 McDonald's. If the attacker maintains this level of inspiration, he may well offer many goals to admire … and to review in a loop.
