France’s football super star Karim Benzema, won’t be competing in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Prior to France’s opening match against Australia on Tuesday, 22 November, it was claimed earlier on Saturday that Benzema had suffered an injury during training. The degree of Benzema’s injury was reportedly going to be examined by the French medical team.
The Real Madrid player will now be unable to participate in the FIFA World Cup, according to media reports because of a thigh injury.
De ma vie je n’ai jamais abandonné mais ce soir il faut que je pense à l’équipe comme je l’ai toujours fait alors la raison me dit de laisser ma place à quelqu’un qui pourra aider notre groupe à faire une belle Coupe du Monde. Merci pour tous vos messages de soutien 🙌🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/SBalX0juAH
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) November 19, 2022
Karim Benzema’s statement on on social media after leaving the French national team due to injury ,he said,“”In my life, I never give up, but tonight I have to think about the team as I always do, so reason tells me to leave my place to someone who can help our team have a great World Cup. Thank you for all your messages of support.”