Antoine Griezmann Archives ⋆ LSU

Jul142021 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann set to leave Barcelona in swap deal for Atletico Madrid star

La Liga

Antoine Griezmann is on the verge of returning to Atletico Madrid with Saul Niguez heading in the opposite direction to Barcelona, according to reports. Griezmann moved to Barcelona in 2019 after they paid his £107m buyout clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Frenchman has struggled to make an impact at Camp Nou and has only helped Barca win the Copa del Rey during his two years at the club. According to Spanish radio station Cope, both Griezmann and Saul have approved the deal and the two teams are close to an agreement. The report claims that Barca would see around €12m (£10.2m) per season reduced from their wage bill once Griezmann leaves the Spanish club and Saul arrives. Griezmann is now on holida...

Jul22021 by JBNo Comments

Fresh France Euro 2020 scandal emerges with Mbappe jealous of Griezmann

EURO 2020

PSG star Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona striker Antonie Griezmann are the latest names to be involved in a bust-up after France’s exit from Euro 2020 at the hands of Switzerland. They were pegged back to 3-3 in the 90th-minute, thanks to a late equaliser from Gavranović, having led 3-1 with 15 minutes to go in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a goalless extra-time, France were beaten 5-4 on penalties with Mbappe seeing his effort saved. Scandals have emerged after the game with reported bust-ups between players and families. But recently, the quarrels have hit new heights with Mbappe reported to be 'jealous' of Griezmann. And It's not the first time they have fallen out either. After just one game at the Euros, Mbappe took over free-kick du...

Jun202021 by JBNo Comments

Antoine Griezmann reveals where he will finish his career

La Liga

Antoine Griezmann still has three years left on his contract at Barcelona but has already began planning on where he wants to retire. The France international makes no secret of his love affair with the United States of America, regularly visiting the country to follow his other sporting passion other than football, which is the NBA. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Now, the Barcelona attacker admits that he hopes to play in Major League Soccer in the closing stages of his football career. "My contract with Barcelona expires in 2024 and that will be the ideal time to go to the United States," he told Figaro. "I love that country, its culture, the NBA... and my desire to discover guides me, and also [having[ a family to move with." Yet that should not al...

Feb172021 by JBNo Comments

Pique calls Griezmann ‘Motherf***er’ in furious on-pitch clash during PSG defeat

La Liga

Gerard Pique and Antoine Griezmann's frustration turned into an on-pitch argument as Barcelona were beaten comfortably 4-1 by PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday. Pique, playing his first game since suffering a right knee injury in November, shouted at his teammates to "keep the f---ing ball longer" as they were about to defend a corner. Griezmann responded by telling the defender to calm down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "F---ing hell, Grizi," Pique shot back. "No. M-----------. We're suffering. We've been [pinned] back for five minutes. F---ing hell, we're running like crazy." Griezmann replied: "Don't shout at me, m-----------! I am suffering as well and I am running like crazy." The two players eased off when Marc-Andre ter Stegen reminded...

Dec92020 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann reveals who to blame for Barcelona’s 3-0 defeat to Juventus

La Liga

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has blamed himself and his teammates for their Champions League defeat to Juventus on Tuesday night. Griezmann said Barca players lacked attitude, and desire to defend against Juventus. As a brace from Ronaldo and a goal from Weston McKennie ensured the Italian side defeated Barcelona at Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We didn’t turn up,” Griezmann said as quoted by ESPN after the game. “They turned us over in the first half. We were lacking in every department: attitude, desire to run, to defend … everything was bad. “Who’s to blame if not those of us who are out there playing? We know how to run, how to work hard, and that’s what we must do to move forward. “I don’t want to look for excuses. We have to l...

Nov242020 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann: Messi said he was going to death with me & I still feel it every day

La Liga

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann said his relationship with Lionel Messi was good, saying he felt the Argentine superstar was ready to go to "death" with him. But, Griezmann has struggled to live up to expectations at the Camp Nou since arriving from Atletico Madrid for €120 million just last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The player's relationship with Lionel Messi has been questioned several times, and Griezmann conceded his decision to turn down Barcelona in 2018 had affected the Argentine forward. However, Griezmann revealed that there were no doubts over his relationship with Messi now. He said: "I arrived at Barcelona after the rejection the year before," Griezmann told Movistar on Tuesday (AEDT). "There could have been comments even ...

Sep72020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd & Liverpool on alert to sign Antoine Griezmann after Lionel Messi Barca U-turn

La Liga, Premier League

Lionel Messi has already decided to stay at Barcelona which could spell the end for Antoine Griezmann at the club, according to reports. Manchester United and Premier League rivals Liverpool and Arsenal have reportedly been put on 'red alert' in order to sign Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils got their transfer window rolling earlier this week as they strengthened their midfield with the signing of Ajax star Donny van de Beek. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still wants more attacking improvement to increase his side's chances of winning the Premier League title, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho the main target this summer. However, a deal for the 20-year-old appears very doubtful as Dortmund are adamant...

Jul122020 by JBNo Comments

Barca confirm Griezmann could miss rest of La Liga season with thigh injury

La Liga

Barcelona have confirmed Antoine Griezmann has suffered a muscle injury and is set to miss the rest of their La Liga season. The 29-year-old started for Barcelona as they beat Real Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday, but he had to be taken off at half-time, with Luis Suarez coming on to replace him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barca are just one point behind league leaders Real Madrid - who have a game in hand - in the title race, but could now be without the Frenchman for their last two games. Griezmann had to undergo scans on his right leg which revealed he had suffered an injury and the club are unsure how long he will be out of football action. "Tests this morning have shown that first-team player Antoine Griezmann has a muscle injury in the quadriceps...

Apr22020 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann defends Giroud after Benzema ‘go-kart’ comments

Trending, La Liga

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim Benzema branded the Chelsea player a ‘go-kart’ player. Benzema, who has been exiled from the France national side in recent years, aimed a dig at Giroud, saying he was Formula 1 and his rival striker was ‘go-kart’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘You don’t compare Formula 1 with karting, and I am being nice,’ Benzema said on Instagram live, which provoked a backlash from supporters defending Giroud. Griezmann won the World Cup with Olivier Giroud and has leapt to the defence of his team-mate, while refusing to comment much on Benzema’s jibe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I can’t answer all that, that could get me into trouble,’ Griezmann sa...

Apr12020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona to offer PSG Griezmann in swap deal for Neymar

La Liga, Transfer Info

Barcelona are hoping to strike a part-exchange deal for Neymar that would see Antoine Griezmann join Paris Saint-Germain this summer window. The Catalan side are prepared to let Griezmann go after just one year to help fund the key signings of Neymar and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, as the financial crisis brought on by coronavirus bites at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They are believed to value the Frenchman at £88m (€100m) and will look to sell him elsewhere if neither the forward nor PSG have any interest in such a deal. But transfers as expensive as these look unlikely, as even the richest sides in Europe count the cost of their operations being postponed amid the coronavirus crisis. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoog...