Why is Griezmann Not Playing? Who is Antoine Griezmann?
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Updated Jun 26, 2024
Why is Griezmann Not Playing?
France fans are worried because Antoine Griezmann, a star player for Atletico Madrid, is not starting in their Euro 2024 match against Poland. The French team, led by Didier Deschamps, was knocked out in the last 16 of Euro 2020. They are currently in second place in Group D of Euro 2024 with four points from two matches. They won 1-0 against Austria in their first game and drew 0-0 with the Netherlands last Friday.
Who is Antoine Griezmann?
Antoine Griezmann was born on March 21, 1991. He is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga and the France national team. He is considered one of the best players in the world. Griezmann is known for his versatility, game intelligence, attacking skills, and off-the-ball movements.
| Full Name | Antoine Griezmann |
| Date of Birth | 21 March 1991 (age 33) |
| Place of Birth | Mâcon, France |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Position(s) | Forward, attacking midfielder |
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Why is Antoine Griezmann Dropped?
Kylian Mbappé is expected to start for France in their final Euro 2024 group game against Poland, but Antoine Griezmann might not. Griezmann broke his nose in the first game against Austria and missed the second game against the Netherlands as a precaution. Now, coach Didier Deschamps has indicated that Mbappé will start.
Deschamps mentioned that Griezmann might not start because he is tired from a long club season and may not be fit enough to play in midfield against Poland. Instead, Deschamps plans to use Adrien Rabiot, N’Golo Kanté, and Aurélien Tchouaméni in defensive midfield roles.
There are also questions about Ousmane Dembélé's place in the lineup, but he is expected to play instead of Kingsley Coman and Randal Kolo Muani.
Antoine Griezmann Age
Antoine Griezmann was born on March 21, 1991, in Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, France. He is 33 years old. His father, Alain Griezmann, is a town councillor whose family moved to France from Münster, Germany, in the early 19th century.
Their original surname was "Griesmann," but it was later changed to "Griezmann." His mother, Isabelle Lopes, used to work at a hospital overseeing the cleaning staff. She is of Portuguese descent, and her father, Amaro Lopes, was a footballer for the Portuguese team Paços de Ferreira.
Antoine Griezmann Height and Weight
Antoine Griezmann is 1.76 meters tall and weighs 73 kilograms. He started his football career at UF Mâconnais, his local club. Initially rejected by several professional clubs due to concerns about his size and weight, he caught the attention of Real Sociedad during a friendly match in Paris while on trial with Montpellier in 2005.
Impressed by his performance, Real Sociedad offered him a trial in San Sebastián, Spain, which he accepted. After a successful trial period, Griezmann was offered a youth contract by the club. Despite initial hesitation from his parents about moving to Spain, they agreed after receiving positive assurances.
Antoine Griezmann Wife
Since 2011, Antoine Griezmann has been in a relationship with Erika Choperena, who is from the Basque Country in Spain. They got married on June 15, 2017. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in April 2016, and their second child was born in April 2019. In April 2021, they had their third child, also a daughter, and all three siblings share the same birthday. Griezmann follows the Catholic faith.
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