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Olivier Giroud announces retirement from France national team

France striker Olivier Giroud recently announced his retirement from international football after concluding his stint in EURO 2024.

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Giroud officially announced his retirement from France national team

Giroud, 37, previously mentioned that this year’s EURO in Germany will be his last major tournament for France.

After Les Bleus bowed out to the eventual champion Spain in the semifinals, the former AC Milan forward confirmed his international retirement.

“The dreaded moment has arrived: the moment to bid farewell to the French national team,” Giroud said on his Instagram post.

“My career with the French national team hasn’t always been a smooth ride. I’ve sometimes doubted and suffered criticism, but deep down I’ve never stopped believing.”

“Hard work, humility and prayers have helped me through the difficult times. Thanks to the unfailing support of my wife and my four wonderful children, I’ve always found the strength to fight and come back even stronger each time.”

Giroud is France’s top scorer, tallying 57 goals in 143 appearances.

He surpassed Thierry Henry’s previous record during France’s stint to the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.

Giroud leaves France with “sense of achievement”

France manager Didier Deschamps last featured Giroud as a second-half substitute in their game against Spain.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker also played in four matches during the tournament.

Deschamps has nothing but gratitude to Giroud, who also helped France in bringing the 2018 World Cup title.

“Olivier can leave the French team with a sense of achievement,” Deschamps said.

“More generally, I’d like to highlight his unwavering commitment. For that, too, we must say bravo and thank you.

“It hasn’t always been easy for Olivier in the French national team, but he has never given up, always showing his seriousness, professionalism and fighting spirit.”

Meanwhile, Giroud will continue his club career in MLS after signing with LAFC from AC Milan.