This Thursday, October 3, the forward Antoine Griezmann He said goodbye to the French National Team. ‘The Little Prince’, as he was known, left the French team after 10 years of glories and triumphs.
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At 33 years of age, Griezmann decided to put an end to his adventure by wearing the blue, white and red colors of the France National Team.
“Today, with deep emotion, I announce my retirement as a player from the France national team. After 10 incredible years, marked by challenges, successes and unforgettable moments, it is time to turn the page and make way for the new generation”he initially stated in a statement, which he published on his various social networks.
Griezmann made his official debut with the ‘Bleus’ on March 5, 2014 at the age of 22 in a friendly at the Stade de France against the Netherlands, where he started.
The forward is the fourth all-time top scorer and the all-time top assist scorer for his national team. He scored 44 goals and provided 30 assists in 137 games (91 wins).
After the announcement of his retirement, Griezmann has received multiple messages from actors in the world of football. The president of Fifa, Gianni Infantino, congratulated him on his career in the French National Team. “Thanks, Antoine. “Grizou retires from international football as the third highest level French male player,” Fifa stated.
Griezmann’s numbers
- World champion in Russia 2028, being Bronze Ball, Silver Boot and MVP of the final.
- Twice World Cup finalist (the other was in Qatar 2022, against Argentina).
- UEFA Nations League champion, in 2021.
- Runner-up in the 2016 Euro Cup, being MVP and Golden Boot.
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