Griezmann announces French national team retirement

Antoine Griezmann, the French forward, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atlético Madrid star made 137 appearances for France, scoring 44 goals over a distinguished career. Griezmann was instrumental in helping France win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a penalty in the final as France triumphed 4-2 over Croatia. He also contributed to the team’s victory in the 2021 Nations League.

In a heartfelt video posted on social media, Griezmann expressed his gratitude for his time representing the French national team: “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.”

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Reflecting on his decade-long international career, Griezmann said it was time to step aside for the new generation, adding that wearing the France jersey had been both “an honour and a privilege.”

Griezmann’s career with France included being the top scorer at Euro 2016, where France finished as runners-up, losing to Portugal in the final. His final appearance came in a 2-0 win against Belgium in September 2023.