Executive of the French team, Antoine Griezmann continues to write his legend on the international scene.
During the draw won by the Blues in Greece (2-2), Tuesday evening in Athens, at the end of qualifying for Euro 2024, Antoine Griezmann set a new record. The Mâconnais continued against the Greeks a 84th consecutive start in the blue jersey, unprecedented in the history of the France team.
In 127 caps with the France team, the Atlético Madrid striker made 109 starts in total. “In history, Antoine Griezmann is the only player to have more than 100 national team starts with a European nation since his debut in 2014”, recalls Opta Jean. He is ahead of two Belgians, Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen, who both have 96 starts with the Red Devils.
109 – Antoine Griezmann is the only player to have more than 100 national team starts with a European nation since his debut in 2014.
109 – Antoine Griezmann 🇫🇷
96 – Toby Alderweireld 🇧🇪
96 – Jan Vertonghen 🇧🇪Herculean. #GREFRA pic.twitter.com/fd6xcdWPWJ
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) November 21, 2023
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