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Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise surprised local soccer fans in New York by unexpectedly participating in a public recreational match. Having recently concluded his international campaign with France at the World Cup, the 24-year-old was spotted playing in socks, earning him praise for his deep love of the game.
Olise joins Street Match
Just days after finishing international duty with France at the World Cup, Bayern winger Olise surprised the people of New York by taking part in an amateur soccer match. He participated in a recreational game organized via the community platform GoodRec on public land. Remarkably, the former Crystal Palace star played without wearing football boots, instead turning up in socks and baggy pants.
Fans praise the French star
Despite playing in only socks, Olise still showed flashes of his technical genius on the pitch, including his signature move of cutting inside the right flank onto his left foot. After the match ended, the Frenchman posed for photos with everyone in attendance, prompting GoodRec to share the moment on social media: “He even beats us in our socks. Thanks for coming to a GoodRec match in New York!”
The winger shines at the tournament
This spontaneous appearance caps an impressive period for Olise, who distinguished himself throughout the World Cup by setting a new record with seven assists for the Blues. This feat builds on his sensational statistics for Bayern last season, where he recorded 22 goals and 31 assists in 52 appearances in all competitions. His presence on a public field in New York reinforces his reputation as a footballer with a true and pure passion for the game.
Bayern prepare for pre-season restart
Olise will now enjoy a period of vacation before returning to Bayern headquarters for pre-season training. The Bundesliga giants are under pressure to quickly manage the physical recovery of their main stars who have reached the latter stages of the World Cup ahead of the upcoming domestic and European campaigns. Bayern fans will naturally hope that their winger’s extraordinary form continues smoothly into the new season.
