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France captain Lloris announces international retirement

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France's World Cup-winning goalkeeper and captain, Hugo Lloris, announced his retirement from international football aged 36 on Monday, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family.Lloris made a record 145 appearances for France from 2008-22, captaining the team 121 times, also a record.He made his international debut in 2008, playing at the European Championship in 2012, 2016 and 2020 as well as the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments.Tottenham Hotspur keeper Lloris led France to victory in the 2018 World Cup before again leading them to the final this year in Qatar where they were beaten by Argentina."There comes a time when you have to know how to hand over the reins.

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," he told L'Equipe in an interview."I think that the team is ready to go on.

There is also a goalkeeper who is ready (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."Along with the 2018 World Cup, Lloris also won the 2021 Nations League and guided France to the final of the 2016 European Championship.France head coach Didier Deschamps said Lloris was retiring at his peak and despite still having a place in the national set-up but called on fans to respect his decision."A great servant of the French team is taking his leave and I would like to pay tribute to his exceptional career," Deschamps said."Beyond all the records that his talent and professionalism enabled him to break, beyond the essential role that he played in our greatest victories ...

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Tottenham Hotspur’s French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris dives but concedes a second goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 15, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)
France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.

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