This Sunday evening, on the sidelines of the quarter -final return of Nations league Faced with Croatia, a tribute will be paid to Olivier Giroud at the Stade de France. Antoine Griezmann could also have been honored in the Dionysian enclosure, with the top scorer in the history of the French team.
As incredible as it may seem, the Atlético de Madrid player declined the invitation of the French Football Federation. According to The teamthe native of Mâcon is preparing to experience a “Intense week”, During which an appointment with the management of his club is scheduled to discuss his future.
Griezmann will be honored later
“I wanted the elders to benefit from a tribute from the fans. It is Olivier Giroud's turn to receive a tribute from the Blues and the FFF for his journey with the national selection. Antoine Griezmann told me of his unavailability for March 23, it's awarded ”said the president of the FFF, Philippe Diallo, to justify this absence.
On September 6, the French team bowed to the League of Nations (1-3) against Italy, before beating (2-0) Belgium three days later. We did not know it yet, but it was the last rally of Antoine Griezmann with The Blues. Indeed, on September 30, 2024, “Grizou” announced to retire international.
