![Karim Benzema of France and Didier Deschamps head coach of France during the France training session at Centre National du Football, on May 27, 2021 in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM Karim Benzema of France and Didier Deschamps head coach of France during the France training session at Centre National du Football, on May 27, 2021 in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2FY48CE/karim-benzema-of-france-and-didier-deschamps-head-coach-of-france-during-the-france-training-session-at-centre-national-du-football-on-may-27-2021-in-clairefontaine-en-yvelines-france-photo-by-david-niviereabacapresscom-2FY48CE.jpg)
Karim Benzema of France and Didier Deschamps head coach of France during the France training session at Centre National du Football, on May 27, 2021 in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM
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![[Sergio Valentin] Benzema did not leave the French team out of his own will but was indirectly told to leave. Deschamps allegedly told him that “Its a pity you have to leave, Karim”. Benzema recovered at Madrid after three days of treatment. Unlikely that he ... [Sergio Valentin] Benzema did not leave the French team out of his own will but was indirectly told to leave. Deschamps allegedly told him that “Its a pity you have to leave, Karim”. Benzema recovered at Madrid after three days of treatment. Unlikely that he ...](https://external-preview.redd.it/3_wIHFxcUzCLOBhYxdYoO4TvGr9KUZGe9MPenoZ-YSw.jpg?auto=webp&s=bb2191fe4679a05d2c78daaaeee3dbbe39dec2b9)
[Sergio Valentin] Benzema did not leave the French team out of his own will but was indirectly told to leave. Deschamps allegedly told him that “Its a pity you have to leave, Karim”. Benzema recovered at Madrid after three days of treatment. Unlikely that he ...
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France shake off Benzema's absence and armband standoff to focus on Australia | Football News - Times of India
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Karim Benzema recalled to France squad for Euro 2020 after six-year absence | Football News | Sky Sports
Journalist blames Benzema for France's Euro 2020 fiasco, gets roasted by fans - Football | Tribuna.com
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Why has Karim Benzema retired from international football? Real Madrid star and Ballon d'Or winner ends France career after missing World Cup | talkSPORT
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We talked about everything” - Didier Deschamps opens up on Karim Benzema's return to the French national side
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Euro 2020: France look to star forwards, Switzerland aim to end knockout drought | Football News - The Indian Express
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