Antoine Griezmann retires from international football, ending a career with 137 caps, 44 goals, and a 2018 World Cup triumph for France.
French international Antoine Griezmann has decided to call it quit’s from any further participation in international matches bringing to an end his impressive journey with the French national team. The forwarding player for Atletico Madrid, representing over 137 caps and scoring 44 goals helps cement that Griezmann will be remembered as one of the most effective durable players ever in the history of the nation’s football.
The most difficult moment will undoubtedly be his career highlight in her journey with Les Bleus that has had a number of wonderful moments, which includes the most recent incident of carrying the FIFA World Cup Trophy in Russia 2018. It is towards his retirement that this makes a sad and somber end to an incredible spell with the national team which saw him participate in several international tournaments.
World Cup Triumph and UEFA Nations League Victory
Griezmann’s finest hour in his footballing career be it club or country will come in 2018 when he was instrumental in France winning the FIFA World Cup for the second time. During the final match of the tournament against Croatia, Griezmann was pivotal in scoring one goal and a France victory of 4-2 hence clinching the trophy. For that matter this history earned him a place in the history of great futbol players of France.
But his triumphs do not end there. In the year 2021, Griezmann added another trophy winning the UEFA Nations League title. In the final, France beat Spain 2-1 with Griezmann once again being a vital actor in his country's triumph.
Antoine Griezmann was first called up to the national team on 5th March 2014, and as it was a friendly match against the Netherlands, Griezmann made his senior debut in franc firing competition. Within a very short span of time and with exemplary performance, he matured into one of the key players for the France national team. Throughout his 10-year career with les Bleus, he remained impressive and is remembered for his ability to create plays, his vision and refined finishing.
Griezmann’s remarkable record of not just representing, but also playing in 84 matches for France in a row further shows his fitness levels and commitment to the cause. This achieves an unrivalled record in the history of French football and emphasizes the influence he has had on the team in the past ten years.
Reflecting on his time with France, Griezmann expressed his gratitude, saying, “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.”
Antoine Griezmann's Individual Honours with France
Griezmann has not only been a team player but also a recipient of individual accolades for his outstanding performances on the field. Some of his most notable achievements include:
- French Player of the Year (2016): Awarded for his excellence in both domestic and international football.
- FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball (2018): Recognized as the third-best player of the tournament for his role in leading France to World Cup glory.
- FIFA World Cup Silver Boot (2018): For being the second-highest goalscorer in the tournament with four goals.
- FIFA World Cup Top Assist Provider (2022): Demonstrating his creative abilities, Griezmann provided the most assists during the 2022 World Cup.
