Antoine Griezmann announces his retirement from international football with an emotional message

• France and Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football.
• Griezmann becomes the second member of the victorious 2018 World Cup squad to announce his retirement in the last five days.
• The 33-year-old is retiring and is France’s fourth most capped player with 135 national team caps.

Antoine Griezmann has officially announced his retirement from international football, marking the end of an illustrious ten-year career with the French national team.

The Atlético de Madrid striker shared the news on Monday September 30, just before The Blues upcoming matches against Israel and Belgium.

Griezmann’s international career under the microscope

During his international career, Griezmann made a significant contribution by participating in six major tournaments.

According to The Independent, he played a pivotal role in France’s triumph at the 2018 World Cup, where he won the man of the match award against Croatia and helped the team reach the final again at Qatar in 2022.

Griezmann concludes his international career having represented France 137 times, scoring 44 goals, according to Transfermarkt.

This impressive total positions him as the fourth most capped player in the country’s history.

Although his goal tally also ranks fourth, his impact on the pitch extends beyond just statistics.

Griezmann announces his retirement

In a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), the versatile forward expressed his gratitude:

“It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life. Thank you for this magnificent tricolor adventure, and see you soon.”

What does Griezmann’s retirement mean for France?

Griezmann’s retirement leaves a notable void in the French set-up, but his legacy of skill, tenacity and winning mentality will no doubt be remembered by fans and teammates alike.

Raphaël Varane retires from football

In relation, YEN.com.gh reported that former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has declared his retirement following a recent injury.

The 2018 World Cup champion was injured on his debut for Como against Sampdoria last month in Serie A.

Throughout his illustrious career, Varane has accumulated 22 honors, including four UEFA Champions League titles.

Source: YEN.com.gh