Olivier Giroud says modern-day sportsmen must be able to cope with intense pressure if they are to succeed at the highest level. The Arsenal striker has had a fine season for Arsenal, scoring 18 goals in 30 games - but a tough night against Monaco in February suddenly saw him under the microscope. The 28-year-old responded with the opening goal in the Gunners’ next match, against Everton, and he was delighted to make amends so quickly. There is more media now, and social media as well - it is more than in the 1990s. But I like pressure and the boys do as well Olivier Giroud “I knew that almost all the eyes would be on me and my...
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