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Hugo Lloris retires from France duty after World Cup final defeat and names his replacement

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Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football. The Tottenham captain's decision to do so comes less than a month after France lost the World Cup final to Argentina in an six-goal thriller.

The 36-year-old featured 145 times for Les Bleus over a 14-year international career, lifting the World Cup in 2018 and winning the UEFA Nations League in 2021. In an interview with French outlet L'Equipe announcing his retirement, Lloris outlined the importance of passing on the torch while naming his successor between the sticks.

"I have decided to stop my international career, with the feeling that I have given everything," the Spurs shot-stopper said. "I think it is important to announce this now, two and a half months before the start of Euro qualifying.

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