Antoine Griezmann, the reasons for a surprise retirement from the Blues

Was this a warning sign? Still, on September 6, the 44,956 spectators present at the Parc des Princes during the France-Italy match (1-3) were able to observe Antoine Griezmann’s astonishing lap of honor while his partners returned to the locker room . Alone facing the emptying stands, wrapped in his down jacket, he took the time to greet the supporters, disappointed with the football offered by the Blues who missed out on their evening. Simple desire to stay in touch with fans or swan song?

Three weeks later, after a message revealed on his social networks this Monday at 10:49 a.m., the world champion of the Blues bowed out on the international scene. « After ten incredible years marked by challenges, successes and unforgettable moments, it is time for me to turn a page and make way for the new generation », he wrote.

And the new…