KOLKATA:- Many stars have retired from international football this year. Germany legend Toni Kroos, Portugal’s Pepe, before all the names are now ‘former’ in the world of international football. India’s Sunil Chhetri will also be in the list. France’s Raphael Varane retired a few days ago.
Another world-winning French star bid farewell to international football along that path.
In the 2016 Euro Cup, France had to lose in the final. He was the ‘best’ footballer of that team. This star was also one of the makers of the 2018 World Cup. Antoine Griezmann finally put up the jersey of France. His international career started in 2014. He played 137 matches for the country. Scored 44 goals. On this day, he announced his retirement on social media.
He wrote, “An extraordinary chapter is coming to an end. Thanks everyone for making it memorable. It’s time to say goodbye.” Griezmann became the top scorer of the 2016 Euro Cup. Received the honor of the best footballer. After that, the 2018 World Cup victory. He also had a goal in the final. The most assists in the last World Cup was the name of the Atlético Madrid footballer. In addition, the 33-year-old Griezmann also won the Nations League.
The team that played under Didier Deschamps at this time is considered by many to be one of France’s best generations. Earlier, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris retired. After his retirement, Griezmann was expected to take the captain’s armband. But Mbappe was led. About which there is a wide debate within the party. Finally it’s over. Griezmann retired from international football after world winners like Kroos and Varane.
