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EXCLUSIVE: France fans who boo Giroud are “stupid”, says Leboeuf

EXCLUSIVE

France great Frank Leboeuf has leapt to the defence of Olivier Giroud, labelling supporters who boo the striker as “stupid”.

Giroud, 29, was subjected to jeers as Les Bleus beat Cameroon 3-2 in May, with fans in the stands showing little enthusiasm for his goal at Stade de la Beaujoire.

But Leboeuf hasn't held back in his criticism of Giroud's detractors, insisting he does not “understand” their actions.

“You know we give the light and importance to stupid people,” Leboeuf told Goal. “People who booed Olivier Giroud, if you ask them why they did it?