France's Leading Goalscorer Olivier Giroud Ends International Career

France’s all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, calling time on a career that saw him score 57 goals in 137 appearances.

“The long-dreaded moment has arrived: the moment of saying goodbye to the French national team,” Giroud wrote on Instagram.

“We’ve become an inseparable band of mates under the watchful eye of one man: the coach, Didier Deschamps, whom I thank for his trust. Despite our ups and downs, he has enabled me to become Les Bleus’ all-time top scorer.