Real Madrid target Michael Olise plays in just his SOCKS at amateur match in New York after World Cup heartbreak

MICHAEL OLISE swapped the Miami Stadium for a local astroturf pitch as he was spotted taking part in an impromptu kickabout in New York. The France star wore just socks on his feet as he took to the pitch once again following his stunning World Cup campaign. Michael Olise has returned to action following the World Cup Credit: Getty Goodrec Sports captured footage of Olise playing, as well as a group photo at the end of the match. The Bayern Munich star wore a bright orange T-shirt, paired with some baggy black and white chequered trousers… and NO shoes. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! But it didn’t matter one bit for one of the breakout stars of the World Cup, as the account added: “Still beats us in socks.” It comes as no surprise Olise can do it barefoot after his heroics for France. London-born Olise, 24, notched SEVEN assists in the tournament – matching legend Pele’s all-time record. But Olise — who was eligible to play for England — saw his World Cup dreams shattered by eventual champions Spain. During the semi-final clash, the winger narrowly avoided a red card for a terrible tackle on Rodri. Luis de la Fuente comfortably swept aside Didier Deschamps in what turned out to be the Frenchman’s last dance in a competitive tournament clash. Most read in Sport The French star’s World Cup was cut short by eventual winners Spain Credit: Getty BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The official last dance came against England, in one of the games of the tournament. Tuchel’s men secured third place with a dramatic 6-4 victory over the French, after finding themselves 4-0 up at half-time. And Olise found himself in the headlines following the loss, as he missed THREE clear cut chances, which could well have won France the game. Immediately after France’s exit ,rumours began to link the former Crystal Palace man to Real Madrid in what would be a record-breaking transfer. Even World Cup Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe told his club that Olise wants the transfer. Comment now