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Watch Antoine Griezmann’s ‘miss of the tournament’ as fans left in disbelief at France team-mate’s act


ANTOINE GRIEZMANN produced the “miss of the tournament” in France’s clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

The forward missed a gilt-edged chance to open the scoring during the first half in Leipzig on Friday night.

Antoine Griezmann produced the ‘miss of the tournament’ against the NetherlandsCredit: Reuters
Fans were shocked Adrien Rabiot passed to his France team-mate in front of goalCredit: AFP

However, fans were left shocked by one of his own team-mates instead.

A flowing French move saw Didier Deschamp’s side open up the Dutch defence.

The attack saw the ball reach Adrien Rabiot in the penalty area as he controlled in front of goal.

Instead of shooting, though, he opted to nudge the ball to Griezmann on the edge of the six-yard box.

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An unsuspecting Griezmann was then forced to try and scoop the ball in from behind him, instead prodding it away from goal.

Fans were stunned on social media that France had failed to take the lead, with Rabiot criticised for his decision.

One supporter wrote: “That’s all on Rabiot.”

Another added: “Griezmann that is the worst miss of the tournament.”

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A third fan also commented: “The question is, why is Rabiot even passing from there?”

Meanwhile, one more said: “Playing Rabiot that far up front when he refuses to take the clearest shot known that man is crazy.”

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Griezmann had been deployed in a more advanced role in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.

The forward was named on the bench after breaking his nose in France’s opening victory over Austria.

Griezmann missed the chance to open the scoring from six yards outCredit: Reuters

Instead, Aurelien Tchouameni came into the side, with Griezmann pushing further forward.

However, he was unable to add to his seven Euros goals from the previous two tournaments in 2016 and 2021.


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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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