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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
At the start of the week, Antoine Griezmann made the end of his international career official. A totally unexpected announcement which even surprised Didier Deschamps. However, the Blues coach refused to try to convince his player to change his mind. And for good reason, when he called Deschamps, Griezmann had already decided and it was impossible to make him reverse his decision.
Although Antoine Griezmann announced his international retirement on Monday, Didier Deschamps had obviously been warned a little earlier. An exchange during which the Blues coach did not try to reverse the trend. And for good reason, Griezmann was already very clear when he called Deschamps as the latter tells it.
“There was no need to try to convince him”
« He had his place, there was no need to try to convince him. This was not Antoine in deep thought. He had already made his decision after careful consideration. Without his decision he would be here today », Says the Blues coach at a press conference, before continuing.
“I cannot remain indifferent to the discussions we have had all these years”
« Antoine arrived in 2014 and he could have arrived before his little getaway (a trip with the Espoirs). Human relationships are very important to me and I have a special relationship with him. I cannot remain indifferent to the discussions we have had all these years until this last discussion as a player », added Didier Deschamps.
