Karim Benzema Archives ⋆ LSU

Jan102023 by JBNo Comments

Hugo Lloris speaks out on ‘forcing’ Benzema out of France World Cup squad in Qatar

Hugo Lloris has rubbished reports that claim he didn't want Karim Benzema in the France camp during the 2022 World Cup. Joao Felix has already told Chelsea where he wants to play ahead of loan move Sneijder mocks Man Utd over ‘very strange’ Weghorst move Erik ten Hag held meeting with Weghorst to convince him to join Man Utd The Real Madrid forward was named in the Les Blues squad and was set to play a leading role after his Ballon d'Or success. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he suffered an injury on the eve of the competition and was forced to sit out for several weeks with Olivier Giroud replacing him in the team. Benzema did recover in time for the knockout stages but France chose to stick with the squad. There were rumours of se...

Jan242022 by JBNo Comments

Karim Benzema blasts critics of PSG star Lionel Messi

La Liga, Ligue 1

Karim Benzema says people who criticise Lionel Messi ‘know nothing about football’, despite his disappointing start to life at Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine forward left Barcelona for PSG in the summer, bringing an end to his glittering spell at Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Messi is yet to live up to his high standards in Paris and has faced huge criticism over his displays for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. VAR check shows Edinson Cavani was onside for Man Utd’s winning goal vs West Ham Rudiger gives update on Chelsea contract talks amid Man Utd transfer links Ousmane Demeble hits out at Barcelona ‘blackmail’ as La Liga club attempt to sell him The 34-year-old has netted only one goal in 11 Ligue 1 matches this campaign, alt...

Aug22021 by JBNo Comments

Benzema sends classy message to Raphael Varane ahead of Man Utd transfer

Premier League, La Liga

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema sent a classy message to Raphael Varane ahead of the player's move to Manchester United. The France international is set to join United on a four-year deal this week after Real Madrid accepted a £39m bid for the defender, who had intimated he would not sign an extension to his contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Varane won 18 trophies at Santiago Bernabeu and did so alongside Benzema, who joined the La Liga club two years before the defender joined the Spanish capital over Manchester. He will finally move to Old Trafford this week but there’s no ill-feeling between Varane and Benzema, with the former Lyon star wishing his close friend all the best in England. ‘My brother, what more can I say except that you are a...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Benzema apologises to Vinicius Jr after telling team-mates not to pass to him

La Liga

Karim Benzema has reportedly apologised to Vinicius Junior after telling team-mates to not pass to him during Tuesday Champions League draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. Benzema was seen on camera accusing Vinicius of 'playing against us' while discussing with Ferland Mendy at half-time during their 2-2 draw with the German club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Benzema has now cleared things up with the Brazilian by approaching him in training to explain himself and apologise for what was said, according to Marca. It is reported that both players have come to an understanding and that the Frechman’s comments were made in the heat of the moment. Benzema and Vinicius are believed to be on good terms after the discussion, and will maintain a good wor...

Oct282020 by JBNo Comments

Tunnel footage reveals Benzema laying into Vinicius & telling teammates to snub him

La Liga

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema blasted Vinicius Junior’s first-half display against Gladbach to fellow Frenchman Ferland Mendy while the youngster was stood right by them. Despite securing a win over Barcelona at the weekend, Real’s struggles continued in the Champions League on Tuesday as they fell behind to Borussia Monchengladbach only a week after losing to Shakhtar Donetsk. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A brace from Marcus Thuram put the hosts two goals up but Real Madrid managed to comeback, with Benzema netting in the 87th minute before Casemiro scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw. Now footage has emerged after the match showing Benzema destroying Vinicius in the tunnel after the first half, speaking in French about the Brazili...

Apr22020 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann defends Giroud after Benzema ‘go-kart’ comments

Trending, La Liga

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim Benzema branded the Chelsea player a ‘go-kart’ player. Benzema, who has been exiled from the France national side in recent years, aimed a dig at Giroud, saying he was Formula 1 and his rival striker was ‘go-kart’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘You don’t compare Formula 1 with karting, and I am being nice,’ Benzema said on Instagram live, which provoked a backlash from supporters defending Giroud. Griezmann won the World Cup with Olivier Giroud and has leapt to the defence of his team-mate, while refusing to comment much on Benzema’s jibe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I can’t answer all that, that could get me into trouble,’ Griezmann sa...

Apr12020 by JBNo Comments

Giroud shuts down Benzema with perfect response to ‘go-kart’ comments

Trending, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has issued a classy response after he was unflatteringly likened to a ‘go-kart’ by Karim Benzema. Benzema has continually been left out of Deschamps’ plans since 2015 after he was placed under formal investigation in connection with a sex tape blackmail plot which involved Mathieu Valbuena. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This meant the Real Madrid man missed France’s triumphant World Cup season in 2018 despite his status as one of the finest players in European football. He has been vocal with his criticism of Deschamps during his time in exile but it was Giroud who felt his wrath during an Instagram Q&A this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked to compare himself to the blues for...

Mar302020 by JBNo Comments

‘You don’t compare Formula 1 with karting’ – Benzema takes huge swipe at Giroud

Trending

Olivier Giroud may have led the line as France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia but Real Madrid player Karim Benzema is in no doubt who is the better striker. Benzema has not played for his country since before the Euro 2016 tournament in which they made the final, and has however been unable to add to his goal tally for the country since then. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Giroud has taken advantage of Benzema’s absence and is now France’s third highest goalscorer, having bagged 39 goals in 93 matches. Despite Giroud’s exploits for France, he has struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge, while Benzema is enjoying one of his most productive campaigs in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “You don’t compare Formu...