France remain without a captain: Hugo Lloris retires from international football and will not wear the gala shirt again

The last time France lifted the World Cup was in 2018. On that occasion, the lights and cameras were on the captain of the French team on the pitch in Luzhniki, who ended up lifting the trophy: Hugo Lloris, I appreciate you and protagonist who celebrated with his family the second star for his country.

Four years later he had the chance to make a name for himself again, but Argentina cut short his plans on penalties. Even so, he was recognized as one of the best of the tournament. This Monday, less than a month after the Doha race, his departure from the national team was announcedafter almost 15 years defending his country’s colors.

“There comes a time when you have to know how to let go of the reins,” the 36-year-old player himself showed in an interview with L’Equipe. “I don’t want to take over, I’ve always said over and over that the French team doesn’t belong to anyone and we all have to make sure it does, me first.” continued Tottenham’s current goalkeeper at club level.

During his time as a goalkeeper for France, he played in many international competitions. Likewise, out of four finals he played, he ended up lifting two Cups: the World Cup and the Nations League in 2021. Furthermore, he is the most capped player for his country with 145, of which he wore the captain’s armband in 121 , being another record that has his signature.

“I think the team is ready to go on, and there is also a goalkeeper who is ready”ended, in relation to Mike Maignan, a current AC Milan player who has been a constant in Didier Deschamps’ calls since 2019, but missed the Qatar World Cup with a right calf injury.

In his place came the so-called Alphonse Areola, a 29-year-old goalkeeper and West Ham card of the Premier League.