INTERVIEW – The emblematic midfielder of the Blues and 1984 European champion, Alain Giresse, pays tribute to the “playing intelligence” that Antoine Griezmann embodied.
After 137 caps, Antoine Griezmann will no longer wear the France team jersey. The No.7 of the Blues, who especially had the soul of a No.10, satisfied many observers for a decade. Among which Alain Giresse, 47 caps, winner of Euro 1984 and also a notable player for the Blues due to his technical qualities. The former glory of the Girondins de Bordeaux, aged 72, salutes the mark left by Griezmann.
LE FIGARO – What does Antoine Griezmann’s international retirement inspire you? ?
ALAIN GIRESSE – I put myself in his place. I knew (international retirement) and it’s not easy. It’s always difficult to understand, even if we know that inevitably, one day, it must happen. Fortunately he has his club. For the French team, it is gradually the end of a generation. Lloris, Giroud, Varane, Matuidi… The world champions. He was a major player during this period with significant results. For him, it’s…
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