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Antoine Griezmann calls time on glittering France career as 137-cap World Cup winner announces international retirement

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<p>The 33-year-old forward made his senior debut for Les Bleus back in 2014, when lining up in a friendly date with the Netherlands. He would go on to be selected in France’s squad for the World Cup finals later that year – the first of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/give-griezmann-credit-france-forward-found-himself-lost-years-barcelona-atletico/blt1e147eaf305ac181" target="_blank">six major tournaments that he has graced</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Griezmann – who won the Golden Boot at Euro 2016 - savoured World Cup glory in 2018 as part of a star-studded squad that triumphed in Russia. Another trophy was raised aloft when winning the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Griezmann’s final appearance for France came when stepping off the bench in a Nations League clash with Belgium on September 9. He has posted on social media of taking the decision to walk away from the international arena: “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.”</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">C’est avec le cœur plein de souvenirs que je clos ce chapitre de ma vie. Merci pour cette magnifique aventure tricolore et à bientôt. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://t.co/qpw8dvdtFt">pic.twitter.com/qpw8dvdtFt</a></p>— Antoine Griezmann (@AntoGriezmann) <a href="https://twitter.com/AntoGriezmann/status/1840675252868706651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT GRIEZMANN SAID

<p>Across his 137 appearances, Griezmann scored 44 goals for his country – placing him <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/france-leading-all-time-top-goal-scorer-henry-giroud-les-bleus/blt6c3c7eb0962eb536" target="_blank">fourth on France’s all-time top scorers list</a>. Only Lilian Thuram and Hugo Lloris have won more caps, but the experienced frontman is now fully focused on his club career at La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Antoine Griezmann calls time on glittering France career as 137-cap World Cup winner announces international retirement | Goal.com US

Antoine Griezmann has announced his international retirement, with the World Cup winner bowing out with 137 caps for France to his name.