Antoine Griezmann Shocks Fans by Announcing Retirement from International Football

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Anastasia Petkov

|Published: October 1st, 2024


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World Cup winner and one of France's most pivotal players, Antoine Griezmann, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33.

The Atletico Madrid forward, affectionately known as "Grizou," ended his 10-year national career after playing 137 matches and scoring 44 goals.

This surprising decision comes just weeks after he expressed intentions to continue until the 2026 World Cup.

Griezmann's departure follows the exits of other French stars like Olivier Giroud, Blaise Matuidi, Raphael Varane, and Hugo Lloris, marking the end of an era for France's golden generation.

"It's with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life," Griezmann wrote on Instagram, thanking fans and teammates.

Kylian Mbappé, his national team colleague, praised him as "one of the most important players in modern French football."

During his career, Griezmann played a key role in France's major victories, including the 2018 World Cup win and the 2021 Nations League title.

Coach Didier Deschamps lauded him as a "monument of French football," noting his versatility and selflessness both on and off the pitch.

Although he will no longer wear the French colours, Griezmann's club career with Atletico Madrid continues.

He remains their all-time top scorer and his current contract runs until 2026.

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