Karim Benzema’s public war with Didier Deschamps has continued after the France boss insisted it was the striker’s call to leave their 2022 FIFA World Cup squad early.
The Real Madrid star headed to Qatar as the reigning Ballon d’Or holder, but was a doubt for to prominently feature at the tournament due to a series of injuries to his muscles and hip.
Shortly prior to France’s World Cup opener, it was announced that Benzema would have to completely withdraw from the squad as he would not be able to return to fitness in time. He received a silver medal as he was not officially replaced in…
