The French team is an orphan. Antoine Griezmann announced his international retirement this Monday, September 30, to everyone’s surprise.
For its premiere in Rothen ignites on RMC this Friday, October 4, Patrice Evra returned to “Grisou’s” decision, not without difficulty: “He is the key player of the France team. He likes the France team. I thank him from the bottom of my heart. »
“The whole of France gave everything to Mbappé”
The former OM and Manchester United player took the opportunity to discuss the thorny subject of the captain’s armband of the France team. For him, there was no doubt, it had to go to the Atlético de Madrid player. “Of course I would have given the armband to Griezmann, without hesitation! I would never have given it to Mbappé. You give the guy everything! How do you want him to motivate himself afterwards? If we give you everything, will you want to make the effort? »
He then continued: “It is not Deschamps but the whole of France who gave too much to Mbappé. You gave him the keys to PSG, you give him the keys to the France team but Mbappé is still a young player. »
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To conclude, the ex-left-back also made a tackle to the new Real Madrid player: “It was you who created this legend around Mbappé. With all the respect I have for him, he has not yet reached the level of Benzema. » Let us remember in particular that one was the Ballon d’Or while the second is still waiting…
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