A speech from Mike Maignan would have convinced Antoine Griezmann that he was no longer in his place in the French team. The 2026 World Cup would not change anything and the Atlético Madrid star would not want to come out of his international retirement.
Last September, a page turned… Antoine Griezmann announced that he was ending his career with the French team to everyone's surprise. While his status at Euro 2024 had changed, Grizou felt that it was time for him to hang it up, especially since his relationship with Didier Deschamps was no longer at its best. This Saturday, December 21, L'Equipe returned to the decision of the 2018 World Champion and provided some important details…
An “isolated” Antoine Griezmann in the Blues is described, particularly after the departures of Hugo Lloris, Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud and even Benjamin Pavard (no longer selected at that time). “Number 7 no longer found his place in this group”, affirms the sports daily. Surprisingly, Didier Deschamps would not even have tried to make him change his mind and would have made this final decision. Ultimately proof that there was a real break.
In addition, Antoine Griezmann would have been very upset by Mike Maignan's speech after the very bad France – Italy (1-3) last September at the Parc des Princes. The goalkeeper of the Blues and AC Milan had attacked the attitudes of certain players without naming them. The word “starlet” came up, the walls shook that day. “You put a bullet in his head,” would have blown away an influential member of the Blues staff in October.
Griezmann, no return planned
If supporters of the French team are hoping for the return of Antoine Griezmann for the 2026 World Cup, this is clearly not the case, especially since the Atlético Madrid player's decision has been made. The native of Mâcon has not let in any trace of regret and would not consider returning. L’Equipe also affirms that Antoine Griezmann’s American project is on the way…
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