Karim Benzema announced the withdrawal from French National. The Real Madrid star will no longer defend Blues after absent in World Cup 2022.
The news of Benzema’s retirement from the France international was announced on Monday (19/12/2022) evening WIB. This date coincides with his 35th birthday.
“I made all the efforts and mistakes that got me where I am and I’m proud of it! I wrote my story and we had to say goodbye,” wrote Benzema, posting a photo of himself in a France shirt. .
This news ended his career Karim Benzema in the French national team who has been running for 15 years. He made his debut for the Rooster Team in 2007 and has earned a total of 97 caps.
Benzema racked up 37 goals while in kit for the France national team. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner handed his country the 2021 UEFA Nations League title.
Benzema’s last match for France took place in June 2022. At that time, Les Bleus lost 0-1 to Croatia at the Stade de France in the UEFA Nations League.
Benzema was originally in the 26-man French squad for the 2022 World Cup. Unfortunately, he was struck down with a thigh injury two days before the tournament opened.
French National continue the 2022 World Cup without Karim Benzema and reached the final. Kylian Mbappe cs lost on penalties against Argentina in the match for the championship.
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