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Karim Benzema retires from international football on his birthday
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The French striker has closed the chapter on his international career following the conclusion of the World Cup.
Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ends tumultuous France career after Qatar blow
AFP · 1 year ago
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema called time on his tumultuous international career with France on Monday, a day after the defending champions World Cup final defeat to Argentina.
Ballon D'or winner Benzema ends France career
AFP · 1 year ago
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced he was ending his international career on Monday, the day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina.
Benzema drops huge hint amid rumors of a return to the French squad for the FIFA World Cup final
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Real Madrid star has been linked with a bombshell return for the FIFA World Cup final despite having not played a single minute in Qatar.
Watch Deschamps' response as France boss is asked if Benzema will return for FIFA World Cup final
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Real Madrid star has been linked with a shock return to Qatar for Sunday's final. Here's what the Bleus boss had to say on this matter.
Reports claim that star player could be in line for shock return ahead of World Cup final
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Real Madrid ace was initially ruled out of the competition after sustaining an injury, but could make a shock return in time for the final on Sunday.
Why Benzema could get a 2022 FIFA World Cup winner's medal despite not playing a single game for France
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Real Madrid superstar hasn't featured for Les Bleus in Qatar but could still get a medal nonetheless. Here's why.
Carlo Ancelotti shares unflattering views about the ongoing World Cup
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Real Madrid tactician discussed a variety of topics regarding the tournament, but there was one specific issue that sparked controversy.
France coach Deschamps refuses to discuss holidaying Benzema
AFP · 1 year ago
France coach Didier Deschamps refused to discuss Karim Benzema after the injured Ballon d'Or winner was spotted arriving on holiday on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion following his withdrawal from the World Cup.
Mbappe shows France attack well equipped without Benzema
AFP · 1 year ago
An injury to Karim Benzema on the eve of the World Cup threatened to derail France's title defence, but Kylian Mbappe again showed they have the attacking resources in reserve to get by without the Ballon d'Or winner in Qatar.
Giroud profits from Benzema blow to match Henry's goals record
AFP · 1 year ago
Olivier Giroud was unlikely to start until Karim Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup, but adversity has never fazed the man who on Tuesday equalled Thierry Henry's all-time goalscoring record for his country.
France place World Cup hopes in Mbappe after Benzema injury
AFP · 1 year ago
World Cup holders France will need Kylian Mbappe at his best in Qatar following the loss of Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema to injury, coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday.
France squad caught napping by Benzema withdrawal
AFP · 1 year ago
Defender Ibrahima Konate admitted Sunday that the France squad were tucked up in bed when news broke during the night that Karim Benzema had been forced to pull out of the World Cup with a thigh injury and so only found out in the morning.
World Cup poised for kick-off as Benzema blow rocks France
AFP · 1 year ago
The World Cup kicks off with host nation Qatar facing Ecuador on Sunday as the month-long football showpiece finally gets under way after a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies.
CONFIRMED: Benzema set to miss full FIFA World Cup due to injury
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The French ace has not been able to train properly with Les Bleus since the team left France, and the recent diagnosis is not as flattering as expected.
Benzema injured on return to full training for France
AFP · 1 year ago
France forward Karim Benzema is to undergo medical tests after leaving training injured on Saturday ahead of the defending champions World Cup opener against Australia.
France sweat on Benzema, Varane ahead of World Cup opener
AFP · 1 year ago
Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are "determined to play".
France handed potential injury blow as two strikers miss final practice
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
Coach Didier Deschamps could be forced to think about new tactics due to the recent setbacks suffered by two of his footballers.
Benzema misses Real Madrid training hours before France World Cup squad announcement
AFP · 1 year ago
France forward Karim Benzema was absent from Real Madrid's training session on Wednesday, hours before Didier Deschamps announces his World Cup squad, an AFP journalist witnessed.
Ancelotti happy with Madrid squad despite Benzema injury issues
AFP · 1 year ago
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is happy with the current squad and won't look for back-up for Karim Benzema in January.
