Coach, teammates, politicians: tributes poured in on Monday after the announcement of the international withdrawal of Antoine Griezmann everyone thanks the French forward for his blue career.
Kylian Mbappéthe captain of the French team, who inherited the armband of Lloris after the 2022 World Cup, which is preferable Griezmannestimate on his Instagram account that his former teammate in blue is “one of the most important players in modern history“. of our team. Thanks for the unforgettable memories you gave us, you supported this team for many years and contributed a lot to bring it to the top with many titles.”
In the same line as his captain, Didier Deschampsthe French coach who launched Griezmann 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 is my favorite. Indeed, we have established a very strong relationship, which will remain intact from the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything, my Grizou,” continued Deschamps.
“What a player, what a great teammate, my friend! Not only one of the best players in the world, but also the mentality, heart and passion to match his career. Congratulations on this incredible journey with 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, One side was allowed to “pay tribute to a huge 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 It brings a lot of joy when we see him on the field with the French team.
The announcement of the withdrawal of Grizou It has a wider impact than the football field. Gabriel Attal, The former president of the Government emphasized the struggles led by the forward ofl Atlético de Madrid: “Thank you for your struggles, against intimidation 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 in the Assembly.
Gil Averousnew Sports Minister, also tweeted “an exemplary player who has always honored the tricolor jersey with passion and determination. A journey with the French team that is speechless, marked by historic achievements such as victory in 2018 World Cup, which will remain etched in our memory.
Source: La Verdad
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