MARSEILLE, France, March 23, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Olivier Giroud came off the bench for Lille to condemn Marseille to a 2-1 home defeat on Sunday as fellow European contenders Lyon's woes continued with another defeat. Ethan Nwaneri's first-half goal seemed to have put Marseille on course for a third straight win in the league as they look to consolidate the third and final Champions League spot. But Belgian right-back Thomas Meunier struck back for seventh-placed Lille in the 49th minute to level matters at the Stade Velodrome. Former Arsenal and France striker Giroud then netted his sixth goal of the season to send Lille in front inside the final five minutes. The 39-year-old substitute headed in Meunier's cross to complete the comeback for fifth-placed Lille and move them to within two points of their opponents.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 23, 2026 16:19 UTC