Published 14:36 IST, November 24th 2020

Griezmann WON'T cut his hair even if Barcelona ask him; family wants his hair long

Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann claimed he will never cut his hair short even if the club wants, saying his family wants him to continue with his current look.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has been a subject of controversy and criticism, particularly due to his reportedly damd relationship with Lionel Messi. striker, who joined Camp u outfit in summer of 2019, has failed to secure a spot in starting lineup under three subsequent manrs. With growth in his career prospects since joining Catalan giants, only visible growth has been his hair, which he refuses to cut even if Barcelona ask him to. 

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Griezmann hairstyle won't change despite club's demand

Griezmann has often been blamed for focusing more on his hair than his performance on field. Despite criticism, Frenchman has vowed t to cut his hair short. Speaking in latest edition of Universo Valda, 29-year-old slammed his critics for same. 

Griezmann claims he will never chop his hair short even if club asks him to do so, insisting his wife and children want him to keep it. HIs comments come at a time when 2018 World Cup winner has reportedly endured a rough relationship within dressing room, particularly with club icon Messi. 

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Griezmann contract ends in 2024 as his struggle continues 

Griezmann insists he has t spoken since joining club from Atletico Madrid in 2019. He claims he had vowed back n that he'd prefer to speak on field and t off it. "w I’ve said eugh is eugh. It is time to put things right," said Griezmann as things appear to head wrong way for him under Ronald Koeman. 

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Griezmann has mand to net twice along with an assist in eight LaLiga appearances this season. tably, se stats do t quite mirror his performance under Diego Simeone during his Wanda Metropolita days. Recently, Barcelona presidential frontrunner Victor Font claimed it was a mistake on part of Josep Maria Bartomeu to have signed France international, following which Griezmann felt let down. Interestingly, his contract ends in 2024.

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LaLiga news: Barcelona slip furr in title race 

Griezmann started against his former club on Saturday but failed to have an impact for Catalan giants. Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolita, with Yannick Carrasco scoring only goal of match. With defeat, Barcelona slipped furr down LaLiga standings as y sit 13th in table after eight games. 

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14:36 IST, November 24th 2020