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The former Real Madrid boss is hoping to hold onto his title after a historic Champions League win before his departure from the club

September 3rd, 2018 - 06:30 GMT

Zidane, Deschamps & Dalic up for FIFA's Best Coach Award

The former Real Madrid boss is hoping to hold onto his title after a historic Champions League win before his departure from the club

The Real Madrid star was once again overlooked for his country, as his coach is reluctant to introduce disruptive elements into his side

May 18th, 2017 - 02:55 GMT

Deschamps snubs Benzema yet again

Karim Benzema

May 17th, 2017 - 02:19 GMT

Benzema reveals connection with French president Macron

The Real Madrid manager hopes an international comeback will help to reinvigorate his fellow countryman, while he has also backed Keylor Navas

February 25th, 2017 - 03:34 GMT

Zidane hopes potential France return will boost Benzema

The exiled France striker Karim Benzema refused to accept the claims that he is not a good example levelled by the head of state following a blackmail scandal

October 19th, 2016 - 05:13 GMT

Benzema hits back at Hollande

Zinedine Zidane

May 30th, 2016 - 02:12 GMT

Deschamps: Zidane's Champions League win is amazing

France's forward Kevin Gameiro (L) and defender Adil Rami walk at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine on May 24, 2016, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro 2016 European football championships.
FRANCK FIFE / AFP

May 25th, 2016 - 05:29 GMT

Rami replaces injured Varane in France's Euro 2016 squad

Karim Benzema

April 13th, 2016 - 09:10 GMT

Benzema's lawyer blames French prime minister for Euro 2016 snub

Belgium national football team

March 22nd, 2016 - 02:37 GMT

Brussels attacks overshadow Belgium's friendly v Portugal

(FILES) This file photo taken on October 09, 2015 shows French forward Karim Benzema celebrating after scoring a goal during the friendly football match between France and Armenia on October 8, 2015. The judicial review of Karim Benzema, indicted in the sex-tape blackmailing affair against Mathieu Valbuena, was lifted on March 11, 2016, by the Versailles Court of Appeal, opening the way to its come-back in the French national team for Euro 2016.

March 14th, 2016 - 04:31 GMT

French sports minister casts doubt on Benzema's return to national team

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December 12th, 2015 - 06:11 GMT

Euro 2016 draw

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December 2nd, 2015 - 10:38 GMT

Benzema hopes to play at Euro 2016 with Valbuena

Football fans gather in the field as they wait for security clearance to leave the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, after the friendly football match France vs Germany on November 13, 2015 following shootings and explosions near the stadium and in the French capital. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE
FRANCK FIFE / AFP

November 13th, 2015 - 10:53 GMT

Paris attacks overshadow France friendly