'Dreaded Moment': Olivier Giroud Announces International Retirement After France's Euro 2024 Exit

Winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the runner's up of the 2022 FIFA World Cup France were knocked out by eventual champions Spain in the recently concluded Euro 2024. The Spanish men later went on to win the Euros as they defeated England by 2-1 in the finals. After France's shocking exit, their legendary striker Olivier Giroud announced his international retirement. Giroud his France's leading goal scorer and had already announced about that his last match will be as far as France go in the tournament

Giroud's Retirement Statement

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'The dreaded moment has arrived: that of saying goodbye to the France team. What a pride to wear this blue jersey and to represent France. By joining this team, I found a second family with the players and the staff. We have always supported each other, we have experienced joy and disappointment, victories and defeats, laughter and tears but were always united and supportive. My career with the France team has not always been a smooth ride. I doubted sometimes, I also suffered from criticism but deep down, I never stopped believing. From now on, I become the number one supporter of Les Bleus. This France team that I served for 13 years will remain forever engraved in my heart. It is my greatest pride and my most beautiful memory', wrote Olivier Giroud.

What's Next For the French Legend?

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Even after retiring from the international level, Giroud will continue to play for his club. The 218 FIFA World Cup winner is all set to appear for his new team LAFC in Major League Soccer. This marks Giroud's association with European Football having played club-level football in France, England and Italy. Giroud was recently part of AC Milan.