33-year-old Griezmann, 'led by a new French castle', announces his retirement from the national team

Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid, who led France's new heyday, announced his retirement from the national team.

Griezmann announced his retirement from the national team on his social media account on the 30th.

It was an honor to wear the French national team uniform, and now it's time to give way to a new generation, he said.

Griezmann made his debut for France in a friendly match against the Netherlands in 2014. He then contributed to France's runner-up finish at Euro 2016, and he scored four goals in the 2018 World Cup in Russia to lead the country to world champions. In particular, he played a crucial role in the final against Croatia, scoring a penalty goal. In the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he also played a deep role in the midfield, pushing the team to the final, but lost to Argentina after a penalty shootout.

Griezmann has scored 44 goals in a total of 137 appearances for France. His last appearance for France was in a Nations League match, and his international stage came to an end after losing to Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-final. Griezmann also experienced a UEFA Nations League win in 2021. He has played a pivotal role for the French team.

I am announcing my retirement as a member of the French national team with deep emotion. I am closing my career with a heart full of memories, Griezmann said on his social media account. Thank you for your wonderful adventure.

It was an honor and privilege to wear this uniform. I am leaving the French national team feeling proud and grateful. I was able to represent my country and had the opportunity to experience special moments such as winning the World Cup. I will still cheer for the French national team with great enthusiasm. I am confident that the future is bright.

Griezmann continues his career in the captive team.

He started his professional career with Real Sociedad. He made his first team debut in 2009 at the age of 18, scoring 52 goals in 202 appearances in five seasons. He later moved to Atletico Madrid in 2014.

For Atletico, Griezmann has scored more than 150 goals in seven seasons, making more than 350 appearances. He played in major tournaments such as winning the 2018 UEFA Europa League. In 2019, he moved to FC Barcelona for two seasons.

For Barcelona, he scored 35 goals in 102 appearances. He then returned to Atletico Madrid in 2021.  메이저놀이터