Griezmann's Emotional Farewell to Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann, the 35-year-old French World Cup winner, has played his last game for Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium. The forward is set to officially join American club Orlando City for the upcoming season.

Manager Diego Simeone honored Griezmann by handing him the captain's armband for the match. The Frenchman entered the pitch accompanied by his children, greeted by a wave of applause and banners filling the stands.

Griezmann did not merely soak in the emotional atmosphere; he left his mark on the game with a decisive contribution. In the 21st minute, he set up the match's only goal for teammate Ademola Lookman, capping his tenure with a performance defined by selflessness and relentless physical effort over the full 90 minutes.

After the final whistle, the 2018 World Cup champion sank to his knees on the pitch, tears streaming down his face as the stadium screen played highlights of his illustrious career. The emotional display moved even coach Simeone to tears. The club presented Griezmann with a commemorative jersey signed by his teammates as a token of appreciation for his contributions.

Final La Liga Stop Before Florida Move

Atletico Madrid has already secured qualification for next season's Champions League, despite being eliminated in the semi-finals by Arsenal. The team will play its final match of the season away against Villarreal on Sunday. That fixture will mark Griezmann's last appearance in La Liga before he departs to begin his new chapter in Florida.

The French star leaves Atletico Madrid as the club's all-time leading scorer, surpassing several legendary figures. His career with the club spanned 10 seasons across two separate stints: from 2014 to 2019, and then from 2023 to 2026.