rance‘s World Cup-winning goalkeeper and captain, Hugo Lloris, has introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer on the age of 36.
Tottenham ace Lloris made a report 145 appearances for France from 2008 to 2022, captaining the staff 121 instances, additionally a report.
He made his worldwide debut in 2008, enjoying on the European Championship in 2012, 2016 and 2020 in addition to the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments.
Lloris led France to victory within the 2018 World Cup earlier than once more main them to the ultimate this 12 months in Qatar the place they have been overwhelmed by Argentina.
“There comes a time when you have to know how to hand over the reins,” he instructed L’Equipe in an interview.
“I have always said over and over again that the French team doesn’t belong to anyone, and we all have to make sure that’s the case, me first
“I think that the team is ready to go on. There is also a goalkeeper who is ready [in Mike Maignan].
“I prefer to go out at my peak than wait for a downturn. There is also a family choice, I feel the need to spend more time with my wife and children.”
Lloris’ former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Gareth Bale additionally introduced his retirement from soccer on Monday.
