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On September 30, Antoine Griezmann announced on his social networks that he was leaving the France team in order to retire internationally. A legend of the Blues is gone, after a completely unsuccessful Euro 2024. However, relations between the Atlético de Madrid player and Didier Deschamps would have remained very good. Explanation.
“Today, it is with deep emotion that I announce my retirement as a player for the France team. After 10 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”. Monday September 30, Antoine Griezmann officially announced that the latter was retiring internationally, after a failed Euro 2024, all at the age of 33.
Cold relations between Griezmann and Didier Deschamps?
Quickly, many observers pointed out the supposedly broken relationship between the legendary Blues playmaker with Didier Deschampswho had used him in numerous positions during the European Championship. But during a question-and-answer session with readers of the Parisian this Friday, the journalist Harold Marchetti revealed that the two men always maintained a good relationship, even towards the end. “Griezmann’s decision is the result of a long reflection started well before the Euro. Let’s not forget that in 2019, already, less than a year after the world title, he had expressed his doubts about the rest of his international career.confided the latter.
“His bond, whatever people say, has never really weakened with the coach”
“Deschamps was then able to convince him to continue the adventure. After Euro 2024, which he passed through a bit like a shadow where he was lugged to several positions, he weighed the pros and cons for a long time and decided to say stop. He may have been hurt by not having been named captain in 2023, but his bond, whatever people say, has never really weakened with the coach. There may have been misunderstandings, frustrations, Grizou certainly also felt that he was no longer as essential as before”concludes Harold Marchetti.
