Giroud officially retires from international football.

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Olivier Giroud, the veteran striker, has officially announced his retirement from international football to focus on his club.

Giroud was recently eliminate from the Euro 2024 semi-finals with the French national team after losing 2-1 to Spain, สมัคร ufabet with the 37-year-old striker playing as a substitute in what was his final international appearance.

The prolific striker decided to retire from international football after playing 137 times, scoring 57 goals, becoming the French national team’s all-time top scorer and helping the team win the 2018 World Cup.

The former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan forward posted on social media: “The moment I dreaded has finally arrived: the moment I must say goodbye to the French national team.”

“My career with the French national team has not always been smooth. Sometimes I was question and criticize, but deep down I never stopped.”

“Hard work, humility and faith have gotten me through the tough times. Thanks to the continued support of my wife and four wonderful children, I have found the strength to fight and come back stronger each time.”

Giroud’s first cap for the senior France team came in a 1-0 friendly win over the USA in November 2011, before he netted his first Bleus goal a few months later in a 2-1 victory over Germany.

In addition to his record-breaking number of goals – which Mbappe, currently on 48 strikes, is expect to pass soon – Giroud provided 15 assists for his country, and head coach Deschamps also paid tribute to his “unwavering commitment” to the national team, even in difficult moments.

“Olivier can leave the French team with a sense of achievement. More generally, I’d like to highlight his unwavering commitment. For that, too, we must say bravo and thank you,” Deschamps said in a statement.

“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.”

Giroud will now start anew with LA FC in Major League Soccer after leaving AC Milan last season.