KARIM-BENZEMA

Karim Benzema receives the Ballon d'Or award during the Ballon D'Or ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet In Paris on October 17, 2022 in Paris, France.

Ballon D'or winner Karim Benzema ends France career

Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced the "end" of his international career on Monday, the day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina.

France's Karim Benzema alongside teammates (from left) Raphael Varane, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele

France star Karim Benzema ruled out of Qatar World Cup

France's hopes of defending their World Cup crown were dealt a huge blow as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh on Saturday evening.

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