Through his social networks, one of his top figures announced his retirement from the French national team.
The French received sad news this Monday. And it is that Antoine Griezmann33-year-old forward for Atlético de Madrid, announced his retirement from the French team. The footballer was one of the top figures of the national team in the last 10 years.
The statistics support this, since He was a fundamental piece of the World Cup in Russia that France won in 2018 and in the runners-up position at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. On the other hand, he played 137 games, in which he scored 44 goals and completed 33 assists.
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The player had been playing less regularly than before, as was seen in the last Euro Cup, where he was a substitute in several games. His debut with the shirt blue was the March 5, 2014when France beat the Netherlands 2 to 0, and On September 9, he played his last match against Belgium, also with a 2-0 victory.
The message with which Griezmann said goodbye to the French team
“Today, with deep emotionI announce my retirement as a player of the French national team from France. After 10 incredible years, marked by challenges, successes and unforgettable moments, It’s time to turn the page and make way for the new generation“, expressed Griezmann.
Griezmann scored the first French goal.
Griezmann scored the first French goal.
To that he added: “Wearing this shirt It has been an honor and a privilege.. From March 2014 until last September, I had the opportunity to experience incredible moments with exceptional teammates. “We shared victories that will be forever etched in our memories.”
In the video he published on his networks, the attacker He showed images of significant moments from his time with the French team. Also there was room for gratitude to Didier Deschampsthe coach who directed it all these years: “Thanks to my coach, his trust and his support throughout my international career They have been essential to my development as an athlete“.
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