Coach, teammates, politicians: the tributes multiplied on Monday after the announcement of the international withdrawal of Antoine Griezmann, all thanking the French forward for his blue career.
Kylian Mbappéthe captain of the France team, who had inherited the armband of Lloris after the 2022 World Cup, which preferred Griezmannestimated on his Instagram account that his former teammate in blue was “one of the most important players in modern history“. of our team. Thank you for the unforgettable memories you gave us, you supported this team for years and contributed enormously to taking it to the top with numerous titles.”
In the same line as his captain, Didier Deschampsthe French coach who launched Griezman in blue in 2014, calling him “a monument of French football, one of the best players in its history” and praising “a rare altruism among offensive players.”
“It has been said many times that Antoine was my favorite. Indeed, we had established a very strong relationship, which will remain intact from the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything, my Grizou,” Deschamps continued.
“What a player, what an exceptional teammate, my friend! Not only one of the best players in the world, but also a mentality, a heart and a passion to match his career. Congratulations on this incredible trip in Les Blues and thank you!” he posted Raphael Varanewho announced his retirement as a player last week.
Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, who presented the new coach of the French women’s team, Laurent Bonadei, An aside was allowed to “pay tribute to an immense player who is a pillar of the history of the French team, 137 international matches, best passer of the French team, winner of the World Cup, lover of the game, of football, who brings a lot of joy when we see him on the field with the French team. He was loyal to the blue shirt throughout his career. The Federation and French football owe him a huge thank you.”
The announcement of the withdrawal of Grizou It had a broader impact than the football field. Gabriel Attal, The former president of the Government highlighted the struggles led by the forward ofl Atlético de Madrid: “Thank you for your struggles, against bullying or against hatred. Thank you for everything. And as you say: long live France and long live the Republic,” wrote the president of the Macronist group to the Assembly.
Gil Averousnew Minister of Sports, also tweeted “an exemplary player who has always honored the tricolor jersey with passion and determination. A journey with the French team that leaves you speechless, marked by historic successes such as the victory in the 2018 World Cup, that will remain engraved in our memory.
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