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On Monday, September 30, Antoine Griezmann, the French midfielder announced retirement from international football in a shocking turn of events in a post on the social media platform X, accompanied by a tribute video. The decision from the 33-year-old footballer came after he earned 137 caps for France in his international career, scoring 44 goals, and worked tirelessly in creating attacking opportunities for his teammates apart from helping the defence line-up.
After a decade-long career at the international level, which saw him win the FIFA World Cup in 2018, Antoine Griezmann has decided to hang up his boots for good in French colours. Apart from the coveted FIFA World Cup triumph six years ago, he also went on to lift the UEFA Nations League trophy with France in 2020-21 season, while he was also a part of the national team reaching the final of the UEFA European Championship in 2016.
It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life: Antoine Griezmann in his international retirement post
In his latest post on social media platform X, Antoine Griezmann announced retirement, and wrote, “It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life. Thank you for this magnificent tricolour adventure and see you soon.” The post was also accompanied by a video wherein the Frenchman reflected on his journey in national colours before thanking his teammates and fans for supporting him right throughout.
Notably, the last appearance of Antoine Griezmann’s international career came against Belgium off the bench when France were able to defeat them 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Just a few days earlier in the same competition, he had started in the 1-3 defeat for France against Italy at the Parc des Princes.
