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The Real Madrid striker has not played for his country for over two years but is hopeful of forcing his way back into Didier Deschamps' plans

November 1st, 2017 - 02:23 GMT

Benzema Desperate to End France Exile Ahead of World Cup

The Real Madrid striker has not played for his country for over two years but is hopeful of forcing his way back into Didier Deschamps' plans

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

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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

France's forward Olivier Giroud (L) leaves the pitch next to France's forward Karim Benzema during the Euro 2016 friendly football match France vs Serbia at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux on September 7, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCK FIFE
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July 4th, 2016 - 04:08 GMT

Giroud not trying to prove himself against Benzema

Karim Benzema

April 17th, 2016 - 02:15 GMT

Benzema focused on Real Madrid following France snub, says Zidane

Karim Benzema

April 13th, 2016 - 09:10 GMT

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

(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

Karim Benzema

January 22nd, 2016 - 03:45 GMT

Trezeguet backs Benzema for Euro 2016 place

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December 10th, 2015 - 04:02 GMT

France suspend Benzema until blackmail investigation concludes

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December 2nd, 2015 - 10:38 GMT

Benzema hopes to play at Euro 2016 with Valbuena

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November 5th, 2015 - 04:26 GMT

Injured Benzema left out of France squad