Sixth selection, first goal. Maghnes Akliouche opened his account with a rooster jersey during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This week, the Blues were mauled against Azerbaijan.
Azeri scored the first goal in the 3rd minute, but Jean-Philippe Mateta quickly responded (17th). Half an hour later, the AS Monaco midfielder led the French team to success.
The action is built on the left. Khéphren Thuram sends a cross to the far post. In one touch and loss of balance, Malo Gusto, who made a mistake on the Azeri goal, made up for it with a perfect pass in the opponent’s 5.50 m distance. Akliouche only needed to push the ball to score an easy goal.
Not a first for Thuram
Thuram initially thought he was imitating the Monegasque, but his first goal was denied by the match referee. The Juventus Turin midfielder survived. He returned to the front line before extra time in the first half.
The former Nice player scored a goal after receiving Akliouche’s corner kick. However, the goal was ultimately awarded to Azeri goalkeeper Shahrudin Mahammadaliyev against his team.
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