‘F1 Car & Go-Kart’: Benzema Makes Comparison Between Him & Giroud
4 years, 9 months ago

‘F1 Car & Go-Kart’: Benzema Makes Comparison Between Him & Giroud

The Quint  

Benzema stood by his comments in another video posted on his Instagram account on Monday. But people didn't retain when I spoke about what he brings to the France team," the 32-year-old Benzema said. Several years ago, Benzema lost his place in the France side in the wake of his alleged involvement in an extortion scam over a sex tape involving then-France teammate Mathieu Valbuena. He has not played for Les Bleus since scoring twice in a 4-0 home win against Armenia in October 2015, taking his tally to 27 goals in 81 internationals. After Benzema was dropped by Didier Deschamps, Giroud settled into the France side as its center forward.

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Column: Olivier Giroud is on board with LAFC. Could Antoine Griezmann be far behind?
5 months, 1 week ago

Column: Olivier Giroud is on board with LAFC. Could Antoine Griezmann be far behind?

LA Times  

Antoine Griezmann, right, and Olivier Giroud competed last month for the French national team at the European championships. With two members of France’s 2018 World Cup champion team on its roster in Giroud and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, LAFC is now targeting a third in Griezmann, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke under the condition of anonymity …

Benzema files defamation suit against France's interior minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Benzema files defamation suit against France's interior minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations

Hindustan Times  

Karim Benzema has filed a defamation lawsuit against France's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, who accused the soccer star of having links to the Muslim Brotherhood. French football player Karim Benzema and a picture of French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Darmanin said in October that Benzema had “a notorious link" to the Brotherhood — a pan-Arab Islamist …

'Thank you, until next time': Benzema signs off for season - and maybe his time at Real Madrid
1 year, 7 months ago

'Thank you, until next time': Benzema signs off for season - and maybe his time at Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid talisman Karim Benzema turned to vacuum therapy again as he bids to extend his trophy-laden career. Real Madrid fans hope that means he could be staying despite a mega-money offer join the Saudi Pro League this summer. Karim Benzema turned to vacuum therapy again as he bids to extend his trophy-laden career The 35-year-old finished the season with …

Benzema disputes ‘liar’ Deschamps after France coach reveals circumstances behind striker’s World Cup exit
1 year, 10 months ago

Benzema disputes ‘liar’ Deschamps after France coach reveals circumstances behind striker’s World Cup exit

Firstpost  

Benzema, who announced his international retirement the day after France lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina, appeared to dispute Deschamps’ version of events on social media. Paris: Karim Benzema has responded to Didier Deschamps’ claim that the striker told him “he wouldn’t have been ready” to play at the World Cup because of an injury by implying …

Karim Benzema Takes Dig at France Boss Didier Deschamps With Cryptic Tweet
2 years ago

Karim Benzema Takes Dig at France Boss Didier Deschamps With Cryptic Tweet

News 18  

Karim Benzema posted a cryptic tweet with the caption ‘Cause once you look at it, you know!’ after his agent, Karim Djaziri shared information about Benzema’s medical tests. I have written my story and ours is ending.” Karim Benzema was part of the World cup squad that travelled to Qatar but was ruled off with a thigh injury before the …

‘I’ve written my story’: Karim Benzema hints at international retirement from France
2 years ago

‘I’ve written my story’: Karim Benzema hints at international retirement from France

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Karim Benzema has strongly suggested that he will …

Karim Benzema calls full time on international football career
2 years ago

Karim Benzema calls full time on international football career

Al Jazeera  

The 35-year-old Real Madrid striker missed France’s attempted defence of their World Cup title due to injury. French striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday, a day after Les Bleus lost to Argentina on penalties in the World Cup final. #Nueve pic.twitter.com/7LYEzbpHEs — Karim Benzema December 19, 2022 He was recalled for Euro …

Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid training after injury which ruled Frenchman out of World Cup
2 years ago

Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid training after injury which ruled Frenchman out of World Cup

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema has returned to training with Real Madrid after the injury which forced him to withdraw from the World Cup in Qatar, with the Ballon d'Or winner still listed as a part of France's squad for the tournament. Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining a thigh injury during France's first full training session in Qatar. …

Karim Benzema is a 'LONG WAY from being 100 per cent fit and far from rejoining France' in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Karim Benzema is a 'LONG WAY from being 100 per cent fit and far from rejoining France' in Qatar

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema has been pictured arriving at the La Reunion Roland-Garros airport ahead of his alleged holiday on the unique island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The Real Madrid striker - who was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury during France's first full training session in Qatar - was pictured touching down on Tuesday …

FIFA World Cup: Giroud finally gets his flowers on the day he became a French legend
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Giroud finally gets his flowers on the day he became a French legend

The Hindu  

A day when an angel fell, it was an underappreciated man who reminded the world of his endearing, unending love for the game and the grit to continue even when nobody is paying attention. But here, the chanters of ‘Allez Les bleus’ at the Al Janoub Stadium – another merciless drive inside the heart of the desert country dotted with …

Giroud gets chance to spearhead France’s attack at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Giroud gets chance to spearhead France’s attack at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Karim Benzema’s injury has opened the door for veteran striker Olivier Giroud to spearhead France’s attack at the World Cup in Qatar. Benzema entered the tournament as arguably the world’s most complete forward while Giroud was a likely substitute in the France team. Because last year, it was Benzema’s unexpected recall that saw him take Giroud’s long-standing …

France’s Benzema out of FIFA World Cup 2022 with thigh tear
2 years, 1 month ago

France’s Benzema out of FIFA World Cup 2022 with thigh tear

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training on Saturday. "After hurting the quadriceps on his left thigh the Real Madrid striker is forced to give up on taking part in the …

Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup after new injury in training
2 years, 1 month ago

Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup after new injury in training

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema's World Cup dreams are over after he was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury in training. Karim Benzema's World Cup dream is reportedly over after suffering an injury on Saturday Benzema suffered a thigh injury in his first full training session after prior fitness issues In a message on Instagram Benzema said he had to …

France’s star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with injury
2 years, 1 month ago

France’s star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Al Jazeera  

Star forward hurt the quadriceps on his left thigh during a training session on Saturday and will need weeks to recover. France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training on Saturday. “After hurting the quadriceps on …

Benzema hopes to crown comeback with a World Cup for France
2 years, 1 month ago

Benzema hopes to crown comeback with a World Cup for France

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Karim Benzema held up the Ballon d’Or award last month, the crowd in the Parisian theater rose to applaud him. It only made me stronger mentally.” Since his recall to the national team, Benzema has scored 10 goals in 16 games — including four at last year’s European Championship — and he enters the World Cup as …

FIFA World Cup: I don't just think about scoring, says France striker Karim Benzema ahead of tournament opener
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: I don't just think about scoring, says France striker Karim Benzema ahead of tournament opener

India Today  

2022 Balon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has said that he doesn’t just think about scoring while he is on the pitch. Benzema was adjudged the best player of the year and was called up for France’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. While collecting his Ballon d’Or, Benzema looked back at the time when he wasn’t selected …

Oliver Giroud named in France's FIFA World Cup squad
2 years, 2 months ago

Oliver Giroud named in France's FIFA World Cup squad

Hindustan Times  

Olivier Giroud was named in France's squad for the Qatar World Cup as coach Didier Deschamps unveiled a 25-man group on Wednesday amid injury concerns for the defending champions. France's Olivier Giroud, right The experienced striker, recalled in March after a nine-month hiatus following the team's early Euro 2021 exit, has been in good form for AC Milan and France …

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe
2 years, 3 months ago

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema returned for Real Madrid after injury, only to find a new contender on his throne as the deadliest player in Spain, in the shape of Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski. The French forward, a front-runner for the Ballon d’Or after leading Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory last season, finished as the top flight’s leading scorer with 27 …

Benzema keen to play with Mbappe at Real Madrid
3 years, 2 months ago

Benzema keen to play with Mbappe at Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema has said he would like to play alongside his France strike partner Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid one day and spoken of his joy at winning a trophy with his country after six years away from the team. Benzema and Mbappe each scored as France came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 in Sunday's UEFA Nations League final …

France striker Karim Benzema gives glimpse of his inspiring easy workout | Watch
3 years, 6 months ago

France striker Karim Benzema gives glimpse of his inspiring easy workout | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Establishing a brilliant overall impact at football’s European Championship last month, as Didier Deschamps recalled the French-Algerian forward to the team after nearly six years, Karim Benzema repaid the coach's faith by helping France score four goals in as many matches. France striker Karim Benzema gives a glimpse of his inspiring easy workout Focusing on his return to Real Madrid …

EURO 2020: Mbappe and Giroud feud escalates ahead of Germany clash
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Mbappe and Giroud feud escalates ahead of Germany clash

The Hindu  

A brewing feud between France strikers Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud has gone public, potentially threatening team unity ahead of the opening match against Germany at the European Championship. RELATED| “I was quiet because sometimes you make a run, and the balls just don’t arrive,” Giroud said on L’Equipe TV. “I don’t always pretend to make the right calls, but …

France cannot be dependent on Benzema, warns Lloris
3 years, 7 months ago

France cannot be dependent on Benzema, warns Lloris

The Hindu  

France cannot become dependent on the returning Karim Benzema if it is to become European champions three years after winning the World Cup, captain Hugo Lloris said on Tuesday. Benzema was a called-up in the squad for Euro 2020 after a hiatus of more than five years following a row with coach Didier Deschamps. While Benzema has blossomed into one …

Karim Benzema admits his exile from France was 'morally tough' but is 'focused to the max' on Euros
3 years, 7 months ago

Karim Benzema admits his exile from France was 'morally tough' but is 'focused to the max' on Euros

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema has admitted his exile from the French national team was 'morally hard' but is keen to draw a line under his contentious relationship with the team ahead of his return. The 33-year-old striker had been cast aside by manager Didier Deschamps since 2015 following his alleged role in the sex-tape blackmail of former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena. But …

France confirm Euro 2020 squad as Karim Benzema called up
3 years, 7 months ago

France confirm Euro 2020 squad as Karim Benzema called up

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Karim Benzema has been included in France’s 26-man …

Euro 2020: Benzema earns France recall after six years
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Benzema earns France recall after six years

The Hindu  

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was included in France's squad for the European Championship in a surprise move by coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday. He also said in 2016 that Deschamps had "bowed to the pressure of a racist part of France" when leaving the forward out of the Euro squad that year. The 33-year-old, who has 27 goals in …

Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020

Associated Press  

PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled forward Karim Benzema after nearly six years out for his alleged part in a “sex tape” scandal, including the Real Madrid star in his squad for the European Championship. It doesn’t belong to me, even though I’m aware of the important responsibility I have.” Benzema has been in arguably the best form of …

Benzema set to feature in France Euro 2020 squad - reports
3 years, 7 months ago

Benzema set to feature in France Euro 2020 squad - reports

The Hindu  

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema looked poised to be included in France's squad for next month's European Championship in a surprise move by coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday. French newspaper Le Parisien reported on Tuesday that the 33-year-old, who scored 27 goals from 81 caps, would feature in Deschamps's 26-man squad. Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Kingsley Coman, Olivier Giroud, Ousmane …

Karim Benzema recalled by France for delayed Euro 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

Karim Benzema recalled by France for delayed Euro 2020

Al Jazeera  

Karim Benzema has been named in France’s provisional Euro 2020 squad, giving the Real Madrid striker an international recall after a five-and-a-half-year absence over his alleged role in a blackmail plot. The 33-year-old has not played for France since October 2015, but is now set to line up alongside World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann at the delayed …

Olivier Giroud plays down rivalry with Karim Benzema
4 years, 2 months ago

Olivier Giroud plays down rivalry with Karim Benzema

Daily Mail  

Olivier Giroud has played down his rivalry with Karim Benzema and suggested that his France career may have been better if he had frequently played with the Real Madrid forward. Benzema hasn't played for France for more than five years, while Giroud has featured prominently for Les Bleus, featuring in their World Cup success in 2018. Olivier Giroud says his …

Rift widens in French national team with Karim Benzema ridiculing 'go-kart' Giroud
4 years, 9 months ago

Rift widens in French national team with Karim Benzema ridiculing 'go-kart' Giroud

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema has mocked France striker Olivier Giroud by likening himself to a Formula One car and Giroud a go-kart. Benzema has not played for France since 2015 and watched from afar as Giroud spearheaded the team's World Cup triumph in Russia two years ago. Asked about the Chelsea forward during a question and answer session on …

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Benzema hits out at continued French exile
5 years, 1 month ago

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Benzema hits out at continued French exile

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane had made the case for striker Karim Benzema to return to the France national team based on form. Benzema has told French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet he and he alone will decide when the time to end his international retirement will come. Le Graet told French radio that Benzema’s adventure with the French …

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