The 39-year-old Giroud breaks the 78-year record with double goals and returns to Ligue 1 with 4 goals in 11 rounds to hit the Champions League

In the 13th round of Ligue 1 on November 24, Lille reversed Paris FC 4-2 at home. 39-year-old Lille center Giroud scored twice in this game, ending a 9-game scoring drought in all competitions. According to OPTA statistics, Giroud has also become the oldest player to score twice in Ligue 1 since the 1947/1948 season.

This summer Giroud left Los Angeles FC and returned to Ligue 1 to join Lille. He has played 15 games for the team so far this season, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist, including 4 goals and 1 assist in 11 games in Ligue 1. Lille is also temporarily ranked fourth in the Ligue 1 standings with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, and is striving to qualify for the Champions League next season.