Olivier Giroud, France’s all-time leading goalscorer, has announced his retirement from international football after a distinguished 13-year career with the national team.
The 37-year-old striker cited his team’s heartbreaking exit from Euro 2024 as the reason for his decision, bringing an end to his illustrious international career that spanned over a decade.
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[1] https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/olivier-giroud-announces-international-retirement-following-heartbreaking-euro-2024-swansong/blt8cb4a822b828aaa9
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[5] https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/olivier-giroud-frances-leading-goal-scorer-retires-from-international-football-2567328-2024-07-16