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Griezmann says he feels more comfortable with France than Barcelona

If there’s one word I could use to describe the relationship between Antoine Griezmann and Barcelona, it's awkward. The forward hasn’t been the superstar the club wanted, but he also hasn’t been bad. His style of play hasn’t fit into the Barca puzzle perfectly, and that’s led to some reporting about some awkward relationship problems between him and Lionel Messi.

That all led to some comments from Griezmann this week after spending some time with his International team. He chatted about feeling more free and less tense with his international squad than with Barcelona.

“In France I have earned respect,” said Griezmann.