France's Antoine Griezmann retires from international football

French footballer and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann announced his international retirement on Monday. 

He was an integral part of France's 2018 World Cup team. Griezmann also won the 2021 UEFA Nations League title when France defeated Spain 2-1.

The 33-year-old has played 137 matches with France, scoring 44 goals.

“It’s with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life,” Griezmann said in a message posted on Instagram. "Thank you for this wonderful tricolour adventure and see you soon."