France and Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football.
‘There comes a time when you have to know how to hand over,’ Lloris told L’Equipe.
‘I don’t want to take over, I have always said and repeated that the French team does not belong to anyone, and we must all make sure that this is the case, me first. I think that behind, the team is ready to continue, there is also a keeper who is ready [Mike Maignan].
‘I prefer to go out when I’m at my best than wait for a slump, or the competition of too much. There is also a family choice, I feel the need to spend more time with my wife and children.’
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