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Giroud scores brace as France relegate Sweden in Nations League

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France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their first goal [REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes]

Olivier Giroud bagged a double as he showed his worth for France again to help the world champions beat Sweden 4-2 at home in the Nations League on Tuesday.

Giroud scored either side of Benjamin Pavard’s first-half strike as Les Bleus recovered from Viktor Claesson’s early opener.

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