“Keep lying,” Karim Benzema’s former agent lashes out at France national team camp over his mistreatment during 2022 FIFA World Cup

Karim Benzema's friend slams French camp for mistreating him during 2022 FIFA World Cup.


“Keep lying,” Karim Benzema’s former agent lashes out at France national team camp over his mistreatment during 2022 FIFA World Cup

Karim Benzema's friend lashes out French camp

Karim Benzema returned to the France national team in May 2021, following his magical showings for Real Madrid, after a two-year absence. He was named to France’s World Cup squad, but he faced an injury shock only days before the tournament began. He was released from the squad by the manager.

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According to reports, Benzema did not exit the Les Bleus tent in Qatar of his own will but was compelled by manager Didier Deschamps. Players like Hugo Lloris and Antoine Griezmann were among the players that were reported to be happy about his injury. And following the World Cup, the 35-year-old announced his retirement from international football.

Benzema miraculously arrived at training with his club before France’s World Cup run ended. Karim Djaziri, Karim Benzema’s friend and mentor, has alleged the France national team coaching staff of hiding about the star’s injury.

Karim Djaziri lashed out at the French camp and said that the truth would come out. “One week after his injury, Benzema was training in Madrid & some days later, played 30 minutes in a friendly. But for France staff, he was not ready. Keep lying, the truth is coming,Djaziri posted on Twitter.

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Karim Benzema’s 2022 FIFA World Cup with France

Karim Benzema for France

Karim Benzema’s connection with France has been rocky on various occasions, and this recent progress arrived during a disastrous time for both the player and the nation. He was appointed to France’s final 26-man World Cup roster but retracted just days before the competition started. The Real Madrid forward wounded his left quadriceps during training. Scans the next day revealed that his trip to Qatar had ended before it had even begun.

It was a harsh knock for Benzema, who only returned to national team duty in 2021 after being sidelined for nearly six years. The 34-year-old was not part of France’s World Cup-winning crew in 2018. Considering his age, 2022 was his last shot at World Cup glory. Benzema had alternatively had a fantastic year, gaining the 2022 Ballon d’Or. This helped Real Madrid win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.

Karim Benzema, a French forward, announced his retirement from international football quickly after France lost the 2022 World Cup final, possibly one of the greatest matches ever played at that stage. It was a special episode, the culmination of a long-drawn and shady saga encompassing one of the world’s best football players and his national team, that had arrived dangerously close to an impressive glory that would not happen.

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