2024-09-30 09:22:37
But ? What… But? whyyyyy? As we began this week like any other, with foggy memories of a weekend over too quickly and an eighth coffee swallowed before lunchtime, our national Grizou threw us a bomb on social networks to announce the end of his career with the French team. In a tweet published this Monday at 10:49 a.m., the 2018 world champion announced: “It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life. Thank you for this magnificent tricolor adventure and see you soon. »
We first thought it was a joke or a hack before settling on the obvious, a few days before the next announcement of Didier Deschamps’ list for the next French rally, Antoine Griezmann, the frozen lover of the Blues and darling of DD, has indeed decided to hang up the phone.
“Today, it is with deep emotion that I announce my retirement as a player for the France team. After ten 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,” says the Atlético de Madrid player in a video accompanying the images of him the most striking under the blue jersey.
One less elephant in Blue
After seeing his friends Olivier Giroud, Raphaël Varane, Steve Mandanda and Hugo Lloris retire, and losing his lifelong brother Paul Pogba, suspended for doping, the vice-captain of the France team was one of the last elephants in this increasingly young group. But at 33, and despite a failed Euro, we didn’t think Grizou was capable of abandoning us so suddenly.
“I leave the France team with a deep feeling of pride and gratitude. I will continue to follow the Blues with passion and support this team which has given me so much, he continues. I believe the future is bright and I can’t wait to see the next generation shine. Many thanks to all of you for your love and support. See you soon. Anthony. » Is it us where there is too much pollen in the air this morning?
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