Meaningless game? Michael Olise ‘in tears’ after costly misses for France in 10-goal third-place thriller with England - but Bayern Munich star takes World Cup record from Pele
France's Michael Olise broke Pele's single-tournament assist record during a high-scoring 6-4 loss to England in the World Cup bronze final. Despite the achievement, the player was visibly distraught following critical missed opportunities.
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The breaking of a long-standing record by a young star highlights the evolving nature of elite football statistics.
Michael Olise made history on the grandest stage of all, but the Bayern Munich winger was left devastated following France’s chaotic 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup bronze final. Despite eclipsing a long-standing record held by the legendary Pele, the 24-year-old was unable to find personal joy after a series of uncharacteristic misses in Miami.
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