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Journalist
After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial team of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.
Nobody saw it coming, but this Monday, Antoine Griezmann dropped a real bombshell announcing his international retirement on his social networks. We will therefore no longer see the 33-year-old player in the jersey of the France team. The end of an adventure for a true Blues legend with enormous statistics.
While theFrench team will face Israel October 10 then Belgium on October 14, this will be done without Antoine Griezmann. If the playerAtlético de Madrid is not injured, he has simply decided to retire internationally. This Monday, Griezmann announced on social networks the end of his adventure withFrench team : « 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. Wearing this jersey has been an honor and a privilege since March 2014 and until last September ».
Best passer in the history of the Blues
It was in March 2014 thatAntoine Griezmann had made his big debut with theFrench team. 10 years later, the playerAtlético de Madrid has become a true legend of the national team with whom he obviously won the 2018 World Cup as well as the Nations League in 2021. But now his statistics speak for him. In 137 caps, the 3rd highest total, Griezmann notably became the best passer in the history ofFrench team (40 assists), but also the one who has played the most consecutive matches with the Blues (84).
44 goals in 137 caps
But that’s not all for Antoine Griezmann. Indeed, in 137 selections with theFrench teamthe now ex-number 7 of the Blues has found the net 44 times. Enough to make him the 4th best scorer in history behind Olivier Giroud, Thierry Henry et Kylian Mbappé. To this, we can also add his 91 victories under the orders of Didier Deschampsthe 2nd total for a player of theFrench team. On this Monday, September 30, a page in history is turning with this international retreat ofAntoine Griezmann.
