On September 6, the French team lost in the Nations League (1-3) against Italy, before beating Belgium (2-0) three days later. We didn’t know it yet, but it was Antoine Griezmann’s last meeting with the Blues.
According to The Teama rant made by Mike Maignan after the defeat against the Squadra Azurra could be at the origin of this radical decision. That evening, the AC Milan goalkeeper allegedly reproached some of his French teammates for their “starlet” behavior, including a certain “Grizou”.
Griezmann, Riolo calls for accountability
“Information” that the number 7 of Atlético de Madrid insisted on denying. “It’s false”he wrote laconically about X. This simple negation is not enough for Daniel Riolo. “We’re all ready to believe you… but it would be nice to give an explanation. When you’re a legend of the Blues, you don’t leave like that without saying anything…”the sports journalist called out to him on the same social network.
Until now, Antoine Griezmann has never officially spoken about the reasons that led him to retire internationally. “Is it completely over?” Yes, completely. I’m not going back. It wasn’t at all a spur of the moment thing, it was carefully thought out.” he was content to declare to Canal+.