Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from International Football. The Frenchman who has had a great career for the French national team has decided the call it a day. Griezmann who made his first major appearance for France in the 2014 World Cup has decided to round up his career for the team. However, for club football, the 33-year-old is still very active. He may hope to continue as long as he can playing club football.
Antoine Griezmann Retirement
It was reported earlier today by Fabrizio Romano that the Frenchman has chosen to retire from International football. The reasons for his retirement are yet to be clarified. However, the Frenchman’s decision is already clear, as he plans to take a final rest from International Football. Griezmann said quoted by Fabrizio Romano: “I close this wonderful chapter of my life, thanks for all the memories”
The Frenchman will stand as one of the greatest French players to ever grace the football pitch. His impact, achievements, goals, and all together contributions have helped the France National team attain the great heights they are presently. In light of his international Football retirement, Griezmann will continue to participate in football for the main time. And there are no signs of him retiring soon.
Antoine Griezmann’s Impact in France
Over the past 10 years France has dominated world football. In 3 World Cup tournaments, Griezmann participated, France won 1, became runners-up in another, and got evicted in the quarterfinals in the 3rd. In the 2014 World Cup France got eliminated by Germany in the quarterfinals. They came back stronger in the 2018 World Cup winning the tournament unbeaten, and without a single draw. And the third World Cup, they were runners-up in the final, losing to Argentina on penalties.
Antoine Griezmann has been pivotal in this tournament. The Frenchman influenced the France team in numerous ways. Griezmann was France’s playmaker in all those 3 tournaments, specializing majorly in set pieces, creating chances, and even scoring when he was needed.
The French team is known to possess extremely energetic and fast pace players. Griezmann, however, is known to be the creative mind in their midst. The impact of the 33 year old is highly unparalleled in the team. And his retirement will be a great miss for the national team.
Stats and Profile
The Frenchman has a total of 44 goals and 38 assists in 137 appearances. In the 2018 World Cup where he had one of his best performances, he had alone 4 goals in the 2018 World Cup. He also had about seven goals in all the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Euros combined.
Griezmann has been one of France’s best players, and also a playmaker. The French team has been filled with the influx of stars of the past 10 years. However, Griezmann has always been consistent for his national team. The 33-year-old has been considered to be one of the most technical French players on his team. Despite not having much speed and strength, his Footballing IQ is tremendous. He is known to be able to find spaces for runners with his passing, dribble between tight spaces, and create chances when it’s most difficult. France will definitely miss his quality as they proceed without him in their next phase of football.
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