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- Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been named in France's 26-man squad for this summer's European Championship after an absence of nearly six years. He has not played for his country since 2015 as a result of his alleged involvement in an attempted blackmail case involving an ex-France team-mate.
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Jun 15, 2021 · It leaves France with a forward line that will send shivers down the spines of any defence at Euro 2020. He is likely to spearhead the attack alongside Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann, with ...
May 19, 2021 · It was important to know that the dressing room would welcome Karim back. Asked on Tuesday if he has assurances that Benzema's return would not disturb the squad, the head coach was very clear.
In the 2021 UEFA Nations League semi-final on 7 October, Benzema scored France's first goal in the second half as they came from behind to defeat Belgium 3–2. He overtook Zidane in the France scoring records as he scored his 32nd goal for Le Blues to become the 6th top scorer in their history.
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Benzema was named in France's final 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup but was withdrawn from it just days before the tournament began. The Real Madrid forward injured his left quadriceps during training and scans the following day saw his journey in Qatar end before it even began. It was a bitter blow for Benzema, who only returned to national te...
Benzema's latest injury isn't viewed as a serious one but initial scans did make it clear he could not take any part in the World Cup. The Frenchman is reportedly back training with Real Madrid, however, and could well be a chance of featuring when they return to La Liga action on December 30. There were reportsBenzema could even be fit enough to r...
The timing of Benzema's injury meant France could have replaced him on their World Cup squad but they decided against doing so. Deschamps had already brought in two players in the form of Axel Disasi and Randal Kolo Muani as injury replacements. The fact Benzema was never replaced on the squad means he could still receive a winners' medal should Fr...
Benzema has been signed to Real Madrid since 2009 with his current contract set to expire in July 2023. According to Salary Sport, the Frenchman earns a weekly salary of $335,000 (£275,000) with the club. Real Madrid paid Lyon €35 million ($36m/£30m) for his services in 2009 and he's proven a shrewd investment over the years.
Dec 19, 2022 · France were above the clouds when the news came from Karim Benzema, and a thought came to mind: had he ever been more distant, figuratively or literally, from Les Bleus?
May 18, 2021 · Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been named in France's 26-man squad for this summer's European Championship after an absence of nearly six years. He has not played for his country since 2015 ...
Nov 24, 2021 · Paris (AFP) – French football star Karim Benzema provokes passionate opinions, being adored or disliked in equal measure and his one-year suspended sentence on Wednesday will only serve to ...
