M. Olise: I like that soccer is an artistic game.

2026-06-24 21:32 © PSNEWZ/SIPA

France's national team midfielder Michael Olise compared football to art:

"I believe that football can be art, but I don't consider myself an artist.”

I consider myself a creative person; I like that football is beautiful.”

"Fans and people watching the matches on television want to have a good time.

I think football is a wonderful sport, so it should be visually beautiful.”

24-year-old Michael Olise scored three goals for the France national team in six matches this year.

The French fought for two victories out of as many possible in this tournament.