Antoine Griezmann Retires From International Football.

Antoine Griezmann has decided to call time on his international career with France.

The Atletico Madrid forward released a video on his social media account on Monday where he announced the decision to hang up his boots on the international stage.

Griezmann played with the French national team for a decade and will be remembered for helping them lift the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

“Today, it is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from the French national team," Griezmann said in an online video.

“After 10 incredible years marked by challenges, successes and unforgettable moments, it is time for me to turn the page and make way for the new generation.

"Wearing this jersey was an honour and a privilege. Since March 2014 and until last September, I had the opportunity to experience incredible moments alongside exceptional teammates. We shared victories that will remain forever engraved in our memories."

The Atletico Madrid forward made his France debut in March 2014 and won 137 caps, a figure beaten only by his former teammate Hugo Lloris (145) and 1998 World Cup winner Lilian Thuram (142).

Griezmann is also fourth in France's list of all-time goal-scorers with 44, behind only Olivier Giroud, Thierry Henry and current captain Kylian Mbappe.

Griezmann scored in France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the final of the 2018 World Cup in Moscow, having previously helped his country reach the final of Euro 2016, a tournament he ended as top scorer with six goals. Griezmann was also outstanding for Les Bleus on their run to the 2022 World Cup final, which they lost on penalties to Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Qatar.