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Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise surprised local soccer enthusiasts in New York City by unexpectedly taking part in a public recreational match. Having recently finished his international campaign with France at the World Cup, the 24-year-old was spotted playing in socks and was widely praised for his ingrained love of the game.
Olise joins Street Match
Days after completing his international duties with France at the World Cup, Bayern winger Olise surprised New York City residents by taking part in an amateur soccer match. He participated in a recreational game organized through the community platform GoodRec on a public course. Remarkably, the former Crystal Palace star played without football boots, turning out in socks and loose-fitting trousers instead.
Amateurs praise the French star
Despite playing exclusively in socks, Olise still showed flashes of his technical brilliance on the pitch, including his trademark move of cutting inside from the right flank onto his left foot. After the match, the Frenchman posed for photographs with all participants, prompting GoodRec to share the moment on social media: “He’s knocking us in the socks. Thanks for coming to a GoodRec game in New York City!”
Winger shines at the tournament
This spontaneous performance capped an impressive spell for Olise, who excelled throughout the World Cup by setting a new record seven assists for Les Bleus. That performance builds on his sensational stats for Bayern last season, where he delivered 22 goals and 31 assists across 52 appearances in all competitions. His presence on a public field in New York reinforces his reputation as a soccer player who possesses a genuine, unadulterated passion for the game.
Bayern are preparing for the restart before the season
Olise will now enjoy a period of holiday before reporting back to Bayern headquarters for pre-season training. The Bundesliga giants are under pressure to speed up the physical recovery of their core stars who reached the final stages of the World Cup ahead of the upcoming domestic and European campaigns. Bayern supporters will naturally hope that their winger’s extraordinary form carries smoothly into the new season.
