Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup
Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.

Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.








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Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.