Karim Benzema ‘REJECTS French President Emmanuel Macron’s offer to take his private jet to the World Cup final’, with relationship with boss Didier Deschamps SHATTERED after he had to be sent home
Karim Benzema would have rejected the possibility of attending the final of the World Cup of France in Qatar as his bitter feud with Didier Deschamps over his injury continues to escalate.
the golden ball winner controversially missed the tournament through injury And he was expected to be a big miss for the defending champions, but they handled his absence well and will play their second straight final against Argentina.
According to RMC Sporthowever, Benzema rejected an offer from the French president Emmanuel Macron To join him on his presidential plane in Qatar to watch the game and support his team.
Karim Benzema refused to attend World Cup final in support of France
French President Emmanuel Macron offered to take the star to the final aboard his private jet
Benzema, the real Madrid striker, was kicked out of the tournament before he even started after injuring his thigh during his first training session in Doha.
spanish edition Digital Liberty claimed earlier this week that Benzema was unhappy with the treatment of Deschamps, who reportedly sent the striker home despite his injury requiring only minor treatment.
Benzema reportedly only needed three days of treatment at Real Madrid’s training center before going on holiday and has already recovered.
He would have liked to stay with the France team for treatment, but was expelled from the camp.
The team claimed on Sunday that Benzema has had no contact with the French camp since leaving Qatar. They also claim that his relationship with Deschamps, which was already far from harmonious, is now completely “broken”.
It is claimed that Benzema’s entourage complained about the way the French medical team were treating his thigh injury, but that the attacker’s lack of communication about his physical condition “gave the impression that he was hiding something”.
Benzema also reportedly found it odd that Deschamps chose not to replace him in the squad, believing it would have helped him recover from being sent home if someone had been called up in his place.
Deschamps asked about Benzema during the preparation for the final against Argentina
Recent reports suggest the 35-year-old could make a dramatic return to the squad for the game against Argentina, which the player himself dismissed and insisted he “didn’t care”.
France had lost a number of key players to a virus in the semi-final victory over Morocco and the days that followed, but Deschamps had a full compliment at his disposal in training on Saturday.
Deschamps seemed irritated on Saturday when asked if Benzema could make the final with Argentina.
He closed his eyes and puffed out his cheeks before saying “I don’t really want to answer that question” and letting out a smile as he quickly said, “Next question.”
Paul Pogba traveled to Qatar for the final, posing for photos with ITV’s Laura Woods
But when the France boss was asked about Benzema playing or even watching in Qatar, Deschamps hit back and said: “Are you spreading the word among foreign journalists?” If I don’t answer, you’ll say I’m screwed.
“I have players who have already been injured. Karim is one of them. The last injured is Lucas Hernandez.
Since then, I have 24 players to manage and you know them. Asking the question in front of these players, if I may say so, is awkward to say the least, if not a little more.
The group is there. I do not take care of invitations from players, former players or injured players. I don’t know who will be there.
Rumors have swirled about a return as Benzema is still a registered member of the squad and would be world champions if France retain their 2018 trophy.
Olivier Giroud impressed in Benzema’s absence, becoming his country’s all-time top scorer in the tournament.
But Benzema won’t even be at the game as a spectator, casting doubt on his future international career after already missing out on five-and-a-half years of international football.
Other injured players Christopher Nkunku, Paul Pogba, Presnel Kimpembe and N’Golo Kante will all be present in Qatar.
The former Manchester United star was seen in photos posted on Instagram with ITV presenter Laura Woods and her former Old Trafford teammate Rio Ferdinand.
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