He decided to hang up his tricolor crampons last summer, on the eve of his 38th birthday and after 137 international capes endorsed, for 57 goals scored – national record in progress. A few months later, when he is now evolving across the Atlantic, the Los Angeles FC striker justifies his decision.
In images captured in California by Perform, and relayed in particular by BeIN Sports, the former goalscorer of the Blues expresses all his pride of having thus defended the jersey struck with the rooster. “” I did my share of the work, and I could not hope for a better career in Blues: being the top scorer in history, winning the World Cup, and participating in three finals of major competitions
(Euro 2016, the 2018 World Cup and the 2022 World Cup, editor's note).
It was crazy, and there is nothing more important than the national team … »»
“Proud of what I did with the Blues”
“” I am really proud of what I did with the Blues, I am proud for my family and my friendsinsists Olivier Giroud. I left the highest European level with AC Milan, and by a competition with France, so it was a good time to say goodbye. Obviously the selection and the responsibility of representing the country on the ground I also miss, but I am happy that young people are ready to wear the French flag high. »»
Without too many regrets despite this lack, therefore. “” It's better because you spend more time with your family, he admits. My family is happy, my children were a little disappointed that I stop playing for the French team because they liked it, but I explained to them that it was time to give way to young people. »»
