SportsNews

France Football Icon Antoine Griezmann Retires From National Team

Published

1 year ago

September 30, 2024

Antoine Griezmann, the standout star of France’s 2018 World Cup victory, has officially announced his retirement from international football after a distinguished 10-year career with the national team.

The 33-year-old Atletico Madrid forward shared the news, expressing a mix of nostalgia and gratitude.

Griezmann made his debut for France in March 2014 and amassed 137 caps, ranking third on the all-time appearances list behind only Hugo Lloris and Lilian Thuram.

He also stands fourth in France’s goal-scoring history with 44 goals, trailing only Olivier Giroud, Thierry Henry, and Kylian Mbappe.

Among his numerous achievements, Griezmann scored in the dramatic 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final and was the top scorer at Euro 2016 with six goals.

He played a pivotal role in France’s journey to the 2022 World Cup final, where they fell short to Argentina in a penalty shootout.

Griezmann’s last appearance in a France jersey came during a UEFA Nations League victory against Belgium earlier this month.

Giroud retired after Euro 2024, signaling the end of an era for the French national team.

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

16 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)