Antoine Griezmann

2023 - 3 - 25

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Former France stars disagree over Antoine Griezmann captaincy row (Football Espana)

The ongoing controversy over Didier Deschamps move to name Kylian Mbappe as France captain, ahead of Antoine Griezmann, continues to roll on.

[with Mbappe given the nod.](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/20/kylian-mbappe-named-france-captain) [Atletico Madrid](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/atletico-madrid) star Griezmann was tipped to replace Lloris, as the most capped member of Deschamps’ squad, but Les Bleus are looking to move in a different direction ahead of Euro 2024 qualification. “I don’t know why he’s disappointed. [Griezmann was rumoured to be considering his future with the national team on the back of being overlooked](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/22/antoine-griezmann-nearly-left-france-camp-over-kylian-mbappe-decision) with [Mbappe admitting his teammate was disappointed.](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/23/he-is-disappointed-i-would-have-been-too-kylian-mbappe-opens-up-on-antoine-griezmann-discussions) [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20230324/1001973292/francia-dividida-falta-respeto-griezmann-pires-palo-petit.html). [Arsenal](https://www.caughtoffside.com/tags/premier-league/arsenal/) winger claiming he thought Griezmann was the automatic pick, despite Mbappe’s status. [Didier Deschamps](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/didier-deschamps) move to name [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/kylian-mbappe) as France captain, ahead of [Antoine Griezmann](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/antoine-griezmann), continues to roll on.

France captain Kylian Mbappe confirms he cleared the air with ... (Daily Mail)

Kylian Mbappe has just 66 international caps to team-mate Griezmann's 117, and the Atletico Madrid forward is one of manager Didier Deschamps most senior ...

'He wants me to be a unifier, and lead the team. When the coach asks you if you want to become captain, your mouth immediately says yes. and agrees that he would feel the same way over snub 'I told him that in his place, I might have had the same reaction. I did not think about it at all. 'I am not going to change,' Mbappe added. 'He has an experience of playing for France that I don't have. And that I can be a link between the old guard and the new generation and lead this team to win titles. I know my words make noise. After laying out his leadership agenda, Mbappe was keen to add that he was delighted to have been chosen by Deschamps, who has been manager of the national team since 2012, and is the third player in history to win the World Cup as both a player and a head coach. He is 32-years-old, he is one of the best, if not the best, of the Didier Deschamps era.' 'I won't be superior to him': Kylian Mbappe confirms he has cleared the air with 'disappointed' team-mate Antoine Griezmann after he was chosen as France's new captain instead of him...

Football fans think Antoine Griezmann deserves red card for wild ... (Daily Star)

France forward Antoine Griezmann shocked fans with his bright haircut as he starred for Les Bleus in their victory against the Netherlands in Euro 2024 ...

It was a night to forget for Dutch boss Ronald Koeman, though, in his first match since returning as manager to replace Louis van Gaal, who stepped down following the World Cup. One more also commented: "Griezmann should get a red card for that hair." We voted and pink won." The reaction continued as another fan said: "Griezmann, you are 32 years of age, please put the hot pink hair dye down." However, it was not his performance which caught the eye of fans watching the match at home, with his bright and unique trim the subject of their attention instead. "We have three girls and two boys at home.

Kylian Mbappe says Antoine Griezmann is 'disappointed' after being ... (India Today)

Kylian Mbappe revealed that his teammate Antoine Griezmann was "disappointed" after being overlooked for France captaincy. Mbappe was named as the new ...

"He has an experience of playing for France that I don't have," Mbappe said about Griezmann. Kylian Mbappe revealed that his teammate Antoine Griezmann was "disappointed" after being overlooked for France captaincy. He was the top scorer during the 2022 World Cup, where France lost to Argentina on penalties in the final in Qatar.

Kylian Mbappe reveals how Antoine Griezmann reacted to France ... (Metro)

Kylian Mbappe has revealed that Antoine Griezmann was 'understandably disappointed' to have missed out on becoming France's new captain.

If he has something to say to the group, I’ll sit down and listen. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘Kylian ticks all the boxes to have this responsibility. He is perhaps the most important player during the Deschamps era. ‘It’s an expected reaction. [Raphael Varane](https://metro.co.uk/tag/raphael-varane/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1), Mbappe and Griezmann emerged as the frontrunners for the armband.

Footage from HT of World Cup final shows why Mbappe, not ... (GiveMeSport)

Footage from HT of World Cup final shows why Mbappe, not Griezmann, is the new France captain.

However, it was no other than then just 23-year-old Kylian Mbappe who took on the leadership role of motivating his teammates for a second half, telling his teammates: "We can't do worse than what we did. Mbappe was also the top scorer at the last World Cup in Qatar. The France number 10 continued: "It's a World Cup final. Guys, it's once every four years!" [Arsenal](https://www.givemesport.com/arsenal) legend Robert Pires, have also questioned Deschamps' choice, arguing: "A logical choice? It’s a lack of respect towards Antoine."

PSG ace Mbappe: Griezmann disappointed missing France captaincy (Tribal Football)

PSG ace Kylian Mbappe admits Antoine Griezmann is upset missing the France captaincy.Mbappe was named Les Bleus captain this week ahead of the Atletico ...

I was very happy when Deschamps gave me the news, it is a new responsibility that I have to assume." He said, "Antoine is disappointed and it is understandable, I would have had the same reaction. "A good captain is one who is team oriented and unifies.