Former French international Bixente Lazarazu has weighed in on the feud between Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud.
The Real Madrid striker made a controversial comment about former French teammate Olivier Giroud. Benzema had a dig at the Chelsea forward, who has been selected ahead of him in the French squad since 2015.
'You don't confuse F1 with go karting. And I'm being kind. Next... and I know I'm F1,' he said in an Instagram Live video with French actor and comedian Thomas N'Gijol.
Trying to dissect the out-of-the-blue attack from Benzema, the former Bayern Munich left-back said: 'Karim Benzema is expressing his frustration with the French team.'
However, Lazarazu feels the dig at Giroud was unnecessary as he has nothing to do with Benzema's hiatus from the national team.
'What he does in Madrid is extraordinary, and he can't do it with the Blues. But Giroud is paying the price (for Benzema's frustration), and he has nothing to do with it,' he added.
The comment from Benzema caused quite the stir, but the 32-year-old doubled down on his swipe at Giroud by adding: 'I told the truth, it is that simple' in a separate post.
Barcelona forward and French international Antione Griezmann jumped to the defence of Giroud, saying: 'I love Olivier Giroud, he's a good player and he helped us win the World Cup. And that's important in life.'
Theophylus_Barcelona
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That's unprofessional of Benzema but honestly speaking Benzema is way better than giroud
punblmnprt
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Benzema is only jealous of Oliver Giroud
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Benzema is just jealous and butth*rt that his resume wont have world cup written on it while Giroud's will regardless of how many goals he scored. Forgot to mention the key passes as well which Giroud made 7 of in the world cup. Benzema is just being salty even if he is a better striker his statement makes him sound like a little man.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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He’s overrated...and he’s Coward for Throwing shade at other player for no reason...He just lost a fan in me 😏
I wouldn't say overrated but hes overestimating himself as if hes Ronaldo or something.
tioimpu
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giroud was so instrumental for that world cup and he has the medal to show, benzima( looser)he can't never have that medal again, he should apologize to giroud, and he should be ashamed of heself the way he left the national team, is a shame.
MrMeeeeeee
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That's crap, Cantons is idolized even without a world cup medal... but who remembers Leboeff or Diomende or even Lama!?!?!?
oooh you mean Cantona, he's only idolized by you and the Man Utd fans , he never did anything for France or anything for Man Utd in Europe, he was only good in a poor English league 🤣😂
focaikptuy
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GRIEZMAN how many goals GIROUD scored in world cup??? don't even compare yourself to BENZEMA he is far far better than you and GIROYD Barcelona spoiled big money for soon u be out of Barcelona. do u know how many years KARIM is in top level in Madrid??? if not MBAPPE, POGBA, KANTE,SISOKO do u think u poeple should have win it ???
MrMeeeeeee
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That's crap, Cantons is idolized even without a world cup medal... but who remembers Leboeff or Diomende or even Lama!?!?!?
Who is cantons 🤣😂
MrMeeeeeee
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What about you?
What about me , What ???
MrMeeeeeee
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That's crap, Cantons is idolized even without a world cup medal... but who remembers Leboeff or Diomende or even Lama!?!?!?
That's your opinion
Feadiprsuy
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Benzema is great but in 20 years time he won't be remembered as one of the greatest players and either will Giroud but he'll still have the world cup winners medal and go down as a French legend, Benzema won't....
What about you?
TETRANINJA
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Giroud 0 ucl
Benzema zero world cup
Andy_Mac
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Olivier Giroud is now going to replace the F1 key on his keyboard with a GK (Go Kart) key 😂
SH3012
1
I Think We Have Seen Edinson Cavani Look-Alike
Sayloptu
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He’s overrated...and he’s Coward for Throwing shade at other player for no reason...He just lost a fan in me 😏
The only player in position to say such should be Cr7 Messi and not some Benzema who he barely made World XI all this years....Bloody coward
RealMadrid7688
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Striker without a World Cup (benzema)
Giroud 0 ucl
RealMadrid7688
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Giroud might be remembered since he chasing the French National team goal scoring chart only behind Henry and Platini and the possibilities of surpassing Henry is 99% so why won’t he be remembered with a World Cup medal...Benzema is just salty and scared of going against FFF.
4 ucl More then Chelsea
RealMadrid7688
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work in silence and let ur success make de noise. cr7, Messi, Neymar and many great players don't praise themselves. they prove it on the pitch and let their fans judge. learn to close ur mouth benxema
Ronaldo dickrider
Bg7119
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He’s overrated...and he’s Coward for Throwing shade at other player for no reason...He just lost a fan in me 😏
I wonder who has more goals this season.
Vekeiopsu
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Benzema is great but in 20 years time he won't be remembered as one of the greatest players and either will Giroud but he'll still have the world cup winners medal and go down as a French legend, Benzema won't....
That's crap, Cantons is idolized even without a world cup medal... but who remembers Leboeff or Diomende or even Lama!?!?!?
zaninry
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Come back home Benzema Algiers,Algeria misses you so much
lol he don't want to play AFCON
Saintcollinz
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He’s overrated...and he’s Coward for Throwing shade at other player for no reason...He just lost a fan in me 😏
I’m sure he doesn’t mind
Sayloptu
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He’s overrated...and he’s Coward for Throwing shade at other player for no reason...He just lost a fan in me 😏
vowdeinpsz
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Benzema is just a coward and overrated
you are the one who is overrated
MrMeeeeeee
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Giroud might be remembered since he chasing the French National team goal scoring chart only behind Henry and Platini and the possibilities of surpassing Henry is 99% so why won’t he be remembered with a World Cup medal...Benzema is just salty and scared of going against FFF.
That's what i said bro , he'll go down as a French legend
mizbekmrs
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Hmmm
Simabcdlrz
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what Benzema did before being sacked if I was him I won't speak smh
AlhassanAguri
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Benzema is just a coward and overrated
Jeuaelnrt
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What has Benzema done for the France National Team.Giroud helped France to win the World Cup as many other players had done.Deschamps doesn't want such an arrogant player like Benzema...
Benzema us envious of him.He will never play for the French team again.
Jeuaelnrt
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What has Benzema done for the France National Team.Giroud helped France to win the World Cup as many other players had done.Deschamps doesn't want such an arrogant player like Benzema...
it doesn't matter the target he shot. We are talking about a player who helps in team play. I have watched the French play for a longer time.Can u see that Benzema plays for himself.
Dongaspa28
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What has Benzema done for the France National Team.Giroud helped France to win the World Cup as many other players had done.Deschamps doesn't want such an arrogant player like Benzema...
check giroud shot on target during that tournament.
princehansell
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work in silence and let ur success make de noise. cr7, Messi, Neymar and many great players don't praise themselves. they prove it on the pitch and let their fans judge. learn to close ur mouth benxema
Mr_Stamford
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Come on even Mustafi won the world cup despite being one of the worst defenders in the world😭😭😭
Mustafi was a good defender before his transfer to Arsenal...Mustafi is good the problem is arsenal complete squad
Mr_Stamford
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Benzema is great but in 20 years time he won't be remembered as one of the greatest players and either will Giroud but he'll still have the world cup winners medal and go down as a French legend, Benzema won't....
Giroud might be remembered since he chasing the French National team goal scoring chart only behind Henry and Platini and the possibilities of surpassing Henry is 99% so why won’t he be remembered with a World Cup medal...Benzema is just salty and scared of going against FFF.
Mr_Stamford
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Come back home Benzema Algiers,Algeria misses you so much
Yorokiri
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Benzema had a good season so far, but that was so unprofessional from him...
Jeuaelnrt
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What has Benzema done for the France National Team.Giroud helped France to win the World Cup as many other players had done.Deschamps doesn't want such an arrogant player like Benzema...
Vezonic22
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Benzema is upset at not having a WC medal and thus, let him blame Deschamps. Giroud has that edge over him nationally coz of that medal but club wise, Benzema has achieved better.
MrMeeeeeee
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Benzema is great but in 20 years time he won't be remembered as one of the greatest players and either will Giroud but he'll still have the world cup winners medal and go down as a French legend, Benzema won't....
zoybnpsy
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Striker without a World Cup (benzema)
Some shitty players like Mustafi have a world cup to their name just saying.
omz222
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Come on even Mustafi won the world cup despite being one of the worst defenders in the world😭😭😭
yuzbiklms
1
liga espanol
larryboss
4
coronavirus a killing the world but jealousy is killing benzeman
TETRANINJA
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Striker without a single goal in world cup,😂 😂
Striker without a World Cup (benzema)
Letcelnrz
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Striker without a single goal in world cup,😂 😂
Fikdelmpr
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Please don’t say that he was the worst starter. He(Giroud) played his own part in helping France win the World Cup. Irrespective of the fact that he did not score any goal at the World Cup, he created a lot of chances for his teammates and also kept opposition defenders under a lot of pressure. I hope you take time to listen to the coach of France on how he seats up his team and what we wants from his attackers.
BrankoJovic
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He helped us win a world cup🤣,he was the worst out of the starters.