da betsson: Atletico Madrid and France star Antoine Griezmann has hit out at podcast presenters after he was branded a 'luxury player'.
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Griezmann hits back at punditsHad been called 'luxury player' on podcast'They know nothing about football!'WHAT HAPPENED?
Griezmann was the subject of a debate during a podcast by Australian broadcaster Optus Sport featuring former footballers Jay Bothroyd and Mark Schwarzer and journalists Julien Laurens and Phil Kitromilides. One-time England international Bothroyd said Griezmann could not be considered world class as he had a disappointing spell at Barcelona, calling him a "luxury player" and claiming he "floats into positions". He even compared him to Dimitar Berbatov.
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Replying to Optus Sport's video on X, Griezmann wrote: "They know nothing about football!", accompanied by a pizza emoji.
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Griezmann had a hugely disappointing two-year spell with Barcelona after signing from Atletico for €120m (£103m/$130m) in 2019. He scored just 35 goals in 102 matches for the Blaugrana and only won the Copa del Rey. He returned to Atletico two years later for just €20m (£17m) and has revitalised his career, becoming the club's all-time top scorer and also having a tremendous 2022 World Cup campaign with France.
DID YOU KNOW?
Griezmann has scored 176 goals and set up a further 83 for Atletico. He is France's fourth top scorer of all-time on 44 goals, 12 behind record holder Olivier Giroud, and he may well have his sights set on breaking that record.