By Canadian Press

France striker Antoine Griezmann retires from international soccer

Sep 30, 2024 | 2:19 AM

MADRID (AP) — France striker Antoine Griezmann says he is retiring from international soccer.

The 33-year-old Atletico Madrid player has played 137 matches with France, scoring 44 goals.

He started with Les Bleus in 2014 and won the 2018 World Cup.

“It’s with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life,” Griezmann said in a message posted on Instagram. “”Thank you for this wonderful tricolor adventure and see you soon.”

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