World Cup-winning France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36.
The Tottenham captain’s decision comes three weeks after France were beaten by Argentina on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final on 18 December.
Lloris had captained his country to World Cup victory four years earlier when they won the 2018 tournament.
Lloris, who made his international debut as a 21-year-old in a friendly against Uruguay in November 2008, won his 145th cap in the World Cup final defeat by Argentina in Qatar which made him France’s record appearance maker. Lloris captained France 121 times, which is also a record.
This announcement comes after the Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps had his contract extended till 2026.
France have been drawn with Gibraltar, Greece, Netherlands and Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2024 qualifying group.