"My first derby at the Emirates was very special, says Giroud, who joined Arsenal from Montpellier in 2012 and went on to make 180 appearances for the Gunners. My friend Hugo Lloris was in goal for Tottenham and I scored to win the game 5-2. It was always hugely important for the fans and the city to win the North London derby."
"Playing the Derby della Madonnina in Milan is perhaps even more special, smiles the 2018 World Cup winner. There are 80,000 people at the San Siro going crazy. I have never seen greater passion than that."
"So that love and the passion the Milan fans have shown me is something I can never forget. It's crazy because I didn't actually intend to say anything about going back to play at Milan - I'm almost 40 years old!"
"But Milan for sure will always hold a very special place in my heart. The songs, the tifos, the people, the derby, the stadium and everything else like that - it just means."
Olivier Giroud, currently playing for Lille, reflects on his memorable experiences in two significant derbies: the North London derby and the Derby della Madonnina. He recalls his first North London derby at the Emirates, where he scored in a 5-2 victory against Tottenham, emphasizing its importance to fans. Giroud expresses a deep affection for the Derby della Madonnina, noting the unparalleled passion of the 80,000 fans at the San Siro. He acknowledges the lasting impact of Milan on his career and heart, despite his age.
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