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France defeat Northern Ireland thanks to hat-trick from Michael Olise
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France's forward #11 Michael Olise celebrates scoring his team's second goal with France's forward #20 Desire Doue (L) during the international friendly football match between France and North Ireland at the Decathlon Arena - Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France on June 8, 2026. © Franck Fife, AFP 06:01 Issued on: 09/06/2026 - 07:09
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