French journalist reveals why Benzema won’t play in the World Cup final for France
France have always known Karim Benzema is “not coming back” to the World Cup despite his return to training with Real Madrid, according to reports.
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Rashford ‘will be interested’ in Real Madrid move after Man Utd offer ‘crazy salary’ to Benzema
Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford “will be interested” in replacing Karim Benzema at Real Madrid, according to former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson.
Man Utd offer ‘crazy salary’ to Ballon d’Or holder Benzema after huge Ronaldo ‘outlay’ is revealed
Man Utd and Paris Saint-Germain have both made offers to Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, according to reports in Spain.
Mbappe magic overshadows France record as Giroud sticks it to Souness and company
Graeme Souness’ mate Olivier Giroud became France’s record scorer on an evening which reinforced how the brilliant Kylian Mbappe will soon overtake him.
Deschamps rules out Benzema World Cup return, but Ballon d’Or winner can still receive medal
Deschamps is not thinking about Benzema’s fitness despite some reports the striker could return to the France squad during the World Cup.
France are World Cup contenders but they also have a rich history of implosion
France have a formidable squad and high expectations, but they’ve also had bad luck with injuries and have a historical tendency to implode.
Pundit claims France players ‘very happy’ at Benzema departure from World Cup after injury
Could this be the rumblings of some classic France squad discord? Probably not, feels like Lugano is the O’Hara of Uruguayan punditry…
‘Alarming’ Benzema injury ‘opens door’ to Ronaldo return to Real Madrid; Chelsea ‘clean their hands’
Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way back to Real Madrid for six months after Karim Benzema’s injury, according to reports in Spain.
Here we go: F365’s World Cup predictions foresee glory for Brazil and last-eight exit for England
Spoiler alert: Brazil are winning the World Cup. Argentina are well-fancied too, but only one F365-er is backing England for glory. The silly sod…
France boss Deschamps announces shock decision over Benzema replacement
France boss Didier Deschamps has announced the surprise decision to not call up a replacement for injured striker Karim Benzema.
France suffer huge World Cup blow with Karim Benzema ruled out through injury
Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of France’s World Cup campaign after suffering a thigh injury.
Man Utd ‘seriously interested’ in Benzema but rival club ‘prepare offer to seduce’ the forward
Man Utd are reportedly ‘seriously interested’ in signing Karim Benzema after the forward has been left feeling ‘disappointed’ by Real Madrid.
Real baller and Ballon d’Or winner Benzema remains perfect striker and better than ever at 34
Johnny Nic is no fan of the bloke’s off-the-field character but on it, Ballon d’Or winner Benzema is as deadly as strikers come.
Thirty Ballon d’Or facts you *actually* didn’t know, including some Paul Scholes madness
Blackpool have had more Ballon d’Or winners than Arsenal. And Jamie Carragher once had as many nominations as Cristiano Ronaldo.
Benzema becomes oldest Ballon d’Or winner since 1956 as De Bruyne, Mane and Lewandowski miss out
Karim Benzema became the first Frenchman since 1998 to claim the Ballon d’Or following a scintillating year with Real Madrid.
Benzema is ‘tempted’ by Man Utd transfer as the Red Devils work on ‘irrefutable’ offer
Karim Benzema could be ‘tempted’ to swap Real Madrid for Man Utd if the Red Devils make him a good offer, according to reports.
‘Benzema won it’ – Henry says ‘close the votes’, as Fabregas backs Real teammate for Ballon d’Or
“I just wanted to say something to France Football or whoever is voting: Close the votes, Benzema won it. Bye.”
Henry names Real Madrid and Liverpool stars as the ‘two favourites for the Ballon d’Or’
Thierry Henry thinks a Liverpool forward and a Real Madrid striker are the “two favourites for the Ballon d’Or” this year…
Shearer in awe of ‘sheer arrogance’ of Benzema in Real loss at Man City
Alan Shearer was left stunned by the “sheer audacity” of Karim Benzema to attempt a Panenka penalty in Real Madrid’s 4-3 loss to Man City.
Ferdinand reveals not landing Madrid star is huge ‘regret’ for Sir Alex
“I think, looking back, Sir Alex will believe that is one of his biggest regrets not getting him to sign for the club.”
Ronaldo should ‘pray and thank’ Benzema for Real success – Cassano
“Cristiano Ronaldo has to pray in the morning and say, ‘Thank you, Benzema, that you played with me.’”
Brilliant Benzema highlights why Chelsea must bin Lukaku
The Mailbox urges Chelsea to sell their £97million flop. Also: Everton are the new Spurs; Villarreal’s secret; and a World Cup to get excited about…
Benzema tears Chelsea apart with a *real* perfect hat-trick
Two great headers and a comical third > your traditional left foot, right foot, header nonsense. This was perfection.
Benzema tempts Mbappe to join Madrid with ‘triple’ goals claim
“Yes, I say it often. I like to play with him in the national team and I would like to play with him at club level.”
England strikers among Europe’s top ten goalscorers of 2022…
No sign of Mo Salah but England duo Harry Kane and Tammy Abraham are joined by another Premier League representative…
Chelsea shame, government blame and Benzema versus Kane
One Chelsea fan reflects beautifully on what his support for the club means. Others say the sanctions are unfair.
Real Madrid win the battle and the war against pitiful PSG
PSG did a PSG and Real Madrid were more than happy to prove Kylian Mbappe deserves far better.
Huge blow for Newcastle, Arsenal as Real refuse to let striker leave
He has only scored three times in 47 appearances for the La Liga giants…
Real Madrid star Benzema found guilty in sex tape blackmail case
He was given a one-year suspended sentence and ordered to pay a fine of 75,000 Euros (£63,000).
Real Madrid star ‘snubs interest’ from Newcastle United
The latest player to be linked with Newcastle “would only consider” leaving Real Madrid for PSG…