In the absence of nice goodbyes…
The news took everyone by surprise this Monday. It must be said that the story certainly deserved another ending. Still, at 33 years old and after having brought joy to the Blues for a decade, Antoine Griezmann has chosen to retire internationally. An announcement to which Philippe Diallo, the president of the FFF, did not fail to react.
« As Antoine Griezmann announces his international retirement, the first word that comes to mind is thank you. Thank you to the immense player who brought so much to the France team. Thanks to the wonderful footballer, this fantastic left-hander, who made us all dream with his exploits. Thanks to the man, warm, humble, generous, always close to the supporters, declared Noël Le Graët’s successor. How can we not be amazed by his improbable record of 84 consecutive matches, or six years without stopping. Antoine Griezmann once again spontaneously and sincerely demonstrated his attachment to France during the Olympic Games in Paris. For all he has accomplished and what he represents, Antoine Griezmann is a legend of the French team and French football, world. I only have one word to say to him: thank you. Thanks for everything. »
After this year 2024, which is full of retirements, the FFF communications department will lack words.
Griezmann, the player of a generation
