Antoine Griezmann’s Surprising Retirement from France National Team

A new chapter has begun for the French national team as Antoine Griezmann announces his retirement from international football. This surprising decision comes on the heels of other notable departures, including those of Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud, stirring conversations just as coach Didier Deschamps released his squad list for the upcoming October matches against Israel and Belgium.

Despite speculation that he would continue playing at least until the next World Cup, Antoine Griezmann has called it quits at the age of 33. With 137 international caps to his name, he will no longer don the French national team jersey, even as he remains a pivotal player for Atlético de Madrid under coach Diego Simeone, one of Europe’s top clubs.

Speculations Surrounding Griezmann’s Decision

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Ever since the announcement, discussions have surged regarding the underlying reasons behind Griezmann’s decision. Many have drawn connections to a cooling relationship with Didier Deschamps, while others suggest that Kylian Mbappé may play a role. “I can share what Deschamps told me: ‘Kylian, I can play him on the right, but he won’t defend like he used to,’” revealed Jérôme Rothen on RMC Sport.

Griezmann’s Role in the Team Dynamics

“He tells me, ‘I will position him in a way that allows me to manage my midfield differently.’ So, you give Kylian a free pass, and who bears the brunt of that? It’s Antoine Griezmann!” analyzed the former French international during his show Rothen s’enflamme. Notably, Kylian Mbappé will also miss the upcoming national team gathering, but due to physical issues.

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