Karim Benzema has been forced to respond to Noël Le Graët after he said that the Real Madrid attacker's international career is over.
Karim Benzema is used to defending himself in public and has been forced to make a statement against. This time, it's against the president of the French Football Federation, Noël Le Graët, who says Benzema's time with the French national team is over.
"Mr. Le Graet," Benzema said on Twitter. "I ask you to forget about me and leave me alone. France are the world champions and that's the important thing, the rest is pointless, thank you."
Benzema also also retweeted a post from his former agent that said: "Noel already put an end to Benzema's international career, he said it in June, and now another time. For what reason? Do you feel like it's your fault? Write to FIFA and let him play for another team to see if it's true that it's finished," he said.
"i have nothing against Karim, he always behaved well with the team but I think the national team is over for him," La Graët said.
Davichi
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It's so annoying to see some countries disrespect the stars that have brought so much delight to the nation in the past and gives prestige to their country wherever they go. Whether Benzima plays for France again or not he is still a French footballer and they can never take away the fact that he and Umtiti are the two French guys that play for the two biggest club in Europe. I remember when Kanu played for Arsenal... it made so many Nigerians support the club even those that had a different club that they supported in the EPL; you just want to see Arsenal still do well because a Nigerian was there. We should respect these guys for what they achieve in their country's name and don't forget the past glory if they fail.
Jattfanmessida
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Its a low class behavior with the player.As well as he is a good player and good human being.I like him he never show off on or off the pitch.In Real Madrid he is a pillar of the attack since 10 years almost.France Football never give chances their local players despite they promote african players.In wc squad 95% players of African origin....
SanthaliCR786
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Benzema seriously is the player who scores goals where there's great need of scoring. Take an example of UEFA Champions League semifinal's second leg, where he scored much needed brace against Bayern Munich to lead Real to the final... If we see the performance of Giroud at the World Cup, he failed to score goal, as he was centre forward. I think Karim should be France squad, okay that's all right if you don't want to let him play in playing 11, then you can select him merely in the squad also..... No doubt Benzema is good as he was the favourite student of class Real Madrid's class incharge Zidane. In this class, Ronaldo was the topper who always tops in the class and Ramos was monitor...
Moe-Saske
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Benzema >>>>100Years>>>> Giroud i swear if benzema was in WorldCup he would score 2 or 3 goals. better than the useless square head Giroud
Dannydrexx
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Once a foreigner remains a foreigner ....France will reject you but Algeria your country of origin will never reject you