Benzema

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is part of France's squad for the World Cup in Qatar but is not expected to be at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday for the final ...

[eligible to play for France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-28736644) against Argentina at the Lusail Stadium because he was included in their 26-player squad. It's claimed [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) forward wanted to see how his injury evolved over the tournament. He was tipped to thrive in Qatar, but it wasn't meant to be. Furthermore, Paul Pogba has been pictured in Qatar ahead of the final. It would speak volumes if Benzema is not at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. Yet it's believed he has no intention of returning to the squad after allegedly falling out with Deschamps. Benzema did not play for France between 2015 and 2021 after failing out with chiefs. He replied: "I don't really want to answer that question. [Let us know in the comments below!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/france-benzema-worldcup-final-argentina-28760762#comments-wrapper) I do apologise." There are rumours Benzema is close to a return to fitness. [Karim Benzema](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/karim-benzema) is [not expected to attend](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/benzema-france-world-cup-final-28753837) the World Cup final amid rumours he's cut off from Didier Deschamps' team once again.

Real Madrid captain will not attend today's World Cup final between his nation France and Argentina. Yesterday, Les Bleus head coach Didier Deschamps ...

Benzema will instead stay in Madrid with his club teammates, as they prepare for the resumption of La Liga. Macron will be travelling by presidential plane and will be accompanied by the likes of Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and Christopher Nkunku, who were all also ruled out by injury. [Didier Deschamps confirmed that Benzema would not play any part](https://www.football-espana.net/2022/12/17/didier-deschamps-makes-karim-benzema-world-cup-announcement) in the showpiece event, despite his return from the injury that initially ruled him out of the tournament.

France were without Karim Benzema for their World Cup final clash with Argentina, as the Ballon d'Or winner snubbed an invitation from French president ...

Messi was, unsurprisingly, at the centre of a slick counter attack which the former [Manchester United](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/manchester-united-fc) flop tucked home with ease. [Lionel Messi](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/lionel-messi) stepped up and cooly dispatched the ball past Hugo Lloris, giving Argentina a priceless 1-0 lead midway through the first half. Now, though, the French marksman has shown his true colours in a message to his teammates ahead of the final clash with [Argentina](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/argentina-football-team). Amid claims that he's now fully fit, [Benzema rejected an invitation](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-28759481) from French president [Emmanuel Macron](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/emmanuel-macron) to attend the final at the Lusail Stadium. Join the debate in the [Ballon d'Or](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/ballon-dor) of his glittering career in November, was [agonisingly forced to head home](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-karim-benzema-world-cup-28536692) after picking up a thigh injury upon arriving in the Gulf state with the rest of [Didier Deschamps](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/didier-deschamps) ' squad. The group is there. [Ousmane Dembele](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/ousmane-dembele) brought down [Angel Di Maria](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/angel-di-maria) in his own penalty area. They will be 24 important players for France tomorrow." "Next question. The last to be injured is Lucas Hernandez. [Karim Benzema](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/karim-benzema) may have snubbed an invite to [Qatar](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/qatar) but the previously injured [France](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/france-football-team) star is still backing Les Blues from home.

KARIM BENZEMA has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's invitation to watch the World Cup final in Qatar, according to reports.This comes with.

[RMC Sport](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/equipe-de-france/france-argentine-benzema-a-decline-l-invitation-de-macron-d-embarquer-dans-l-avion-presidentiel-pour-assister-a-la-finale_AV-202212180087.html), the 34-year-old has turned down the chance to cheer on his team-mates in the Middle East. [L'Equipe](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/equipe-de-france/france-argentine-benzema-a-decline-l-invitation-de-macron-d-embarquer-dans-l-avion-presidentiel-pour-assister-a-la-finale_AV-202212180087.html) revealed that Benzema has had "no contact" with the camp since he departed the Middle East through injury. [could be fit](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9897833/benzema-available-france-world-cup-final-injury-recovery/) to play in the final. [Benzema responded on Instagram](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9917509/real-madrid-karim-benzema-france/) by posting a photo angrily looking at the camera. [refused to answer](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9914368/karim-benzema-didier-deschamps-world-cup-final-france-injury/) when asked whether Benzema could feature against Argentina. [Didier Deschamps](https://www.thesun.ie/who/didier-deschamps/) not in a good place.

France's superstar Karim Benzema has reportedly turned down an invitation to watch the World Cup final in Qatar from Emmanuel Macron due to his "broken" ...

Benzema hit back on Instagram, posting a snap with the caption: "I'm not interested." [ comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-28762609#comments-section) The 34-year-old had been invited by President Macron, but turned it down due to a broken relationship with French boss Didier Deschamps. And Les Blues did it all without Benzema - who was ruled out of the tournament through injury. [ Argentina forced to make change to World Cup final XI due to injury in warm-up](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-argentina-world-cup-final-28762412) [World Cup](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/world-cup) final.

Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema may have played his last game for the French national team.

[Diario AS](https://as.com/futbol/mundial/relacion-rota-entre-deschamps-y-benzema-n/), Deschamps was frustrated by a lack of contact from Benzema, on his return to Madrid, and Benzema feels let down by his national team boss. [Deschamps appeared unconvinced, despite leaving the option open, after not calling up a replacement for the 34-year-old.](https://www.football-espana.net/2022/12/18/karim-benzema-will-not-travel-to-qatar-for-world-cup-final) [Real Madrid](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/real-madrid) captain [Karim Benzema](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/karim-benzema) may have played his last game for the French national team.

Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football following France's World Cup final defeat.

He is Madrid's second-top goalscorer of all-time with 329 goals, behind only [Belgium](/soccer/team/_/id/459) and [Spain](/football/team/_/id/164) in the semifinals and final to claim the trophy. I've written my story and ours comes to an end,"

France striker Karim Benzema announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday on Monday, a day after Les Bleus lost to Argentina on ...

Benzema made his international debut in 2007. I wrote my story and ours is ending," Benzema wrote on Twitter. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Benzema was sent home on the eve of the tournament after picking up an injury, but there was some speculation that he could return for the final after ...

I have written my story and ours is ending,' Benzema wrote on Instagram on Monday afternoon. [planning to hold talks with the French Football Federation in the new year over his future](/sport/football/article-11552045/Didier-Deschamps-refuses-confirm-stay-France-manager-defeat-Argentina.html), but Benzema has opted to not wait to see how those discussions play out and has quit the national team. Following an excellent year in which he won the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or, Benzema had expected to be a force in the French attack at the World Cup until his injury intervened. [However, he did not to return to Qatar after falling out with Didier Deschamps](/sport/football/article-11550991/Karim-Benzema-WONT-World-Cup-final-rejects-offer-travel-private-jet.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop) [Karim Benzema](/sport/karim-benzema/index.html) has announced his retirement from international football after missing France's run to the World Cup final. [reportedly rejected the opportunity to go back to Qatar after falling out with manager Didier Deschamps](/sport/football/article-11550991/Karim-Benzema-WONT-World-Cup-final-rejects-offer-travel-private-jet.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop), and has now taken to social media to confirm that he has decided to call time on his international career. Karim Benzema announces he's RETIRING from France duty, as he admits to 'making mistakes' after being sent home from the World Cup in spat with Didier Deschamps before the French lost in final

Karim Benzema has appeared to announce his international retirement after the World Cup. The France striker, 35, was sent home from the squad on the eve of ...

[Real Madrid](https://theathletic.com/football/team/real-madrid/), to the [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) last season, and winning the Ballon d’Or, awarded to the best player in the world. [Austria](https://theathletic.com/football/team/austria/) in March 2007. [Argentina](https://theathletic.com/football/team/argentina/).

Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football, a day after France lost to Argentina in a dramatic 2022 World Cup final.

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