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Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by fergie001: 3:18pm On Dec 23, 2022
The fallout from Karim Benzema's acrimonious World Cup exit continues after the Real Madrid star unfollowed almost all of his former France teammates on Instagram.

Benzema was sent home on the eve of the tournament after picking up an injury, but there was some speculation that he could have returned for the final after playing in a friendly for Real Madrid.

However, he reportedly rejected the opportunity to go back to Qatar after falling out with manager Didier Deschamps, and took to social media to confirm that he has decided to call time on his international career earlier this week.

And now Marca reports that Benzema has performed a cull of his social media, unfollowing all but five of his former teammates on the national squad, who are Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouaméni, Kylian Mbappe, Raphael Varane and Marcus Thuram.

Camavinga and Tchouameni are Benzema's teammates at Madrid, while Varane used to play alongside the striker at Los Blancos. He still follows former Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who has been strongly linked with the national team post as Deschamps weighs up his future.

Benzema is also a follower of Nusret Gökçe - better known as 'Salt Bae' - who caused controversy by appearing on the pitch after the World Cup final.

Since Benzema's retirement, footage has emerged of the 35-year-old receiving a frosty reception from his former teammates upon his return to the national team last year.

Deschamps gave a speech during a team meal to welcome the Madrid striker back into the fold, but fans spotted Les Bleus captain Hugo Lloris with a thunderous look on his face, sparking speculation that not every French player was on board with his return.

'I made the effort and the mistakes it took to be where I am today and I'm proud of it! I have written my story and ours is ending,' Benzema wrote on Instagram on Monday afternoon when announcing his retirement.

Benzema rejected an offer from French president Emmanuel Macron to take his personal private jet to Qatar for Sunday's final.

That followed his 'I'm not interested' message ahead of the final as he strongly hinted he would snub any call-up.

He did, however, post a good luck message to his team-mates that read: 'It's time… all together. Vamonos. Come on Les Bleus.'

Deschamps is planning to hold talks with the French Football Federation in the new year over his future, but Benzema has opted to not wait to see how those discussions play out and has quit the national team.

Benzema finishes his France career with 37 goals in 97 caps, but his journey with the national team has been far from smooth since his debut 15 years ago.

Benzema made his international debut against Austria in March 2007 and scored during his substitute appearance in the second-half.

He was selected for France's Euro 2008 squad but was criticised for his performances in the group stages of the tournament as the team crashed out early.

Despite playing regularly during the qualification campaign, Benzema was left out of France's squad for the 2010 World Cup, though coach Raymond Domenech insisted it was due to his club form with Real Madrid rather than his alleged involvement in a sex scandal at the time.

Benzema would play at Euro 2012 and World Cup 2014 but his part in the sex tape blackmail plot involving France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena led to a five-year absence from the international fold, which included their victorious 2018 World Cup campaign.

He returned to the France squad for Euro 2020 last year and scored four goals during the tournament to end up as the third-highest goalscorer.

After impressing in the UEFA Nations League finals, Benzema won the first trophy of his time with the national side.

Following an excellent year in which he won the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or, Benzema had expected to be a force in the French attack at the World Cup until his injury intervened.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by God1000(m): 3:34pm On Dec 23, 2022
This is serious, what issue does he have with them.

From winning Ballon d'Or to abrupt retirement

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Lanre4uonly(m): 4:09pm On Dec 23, 2022
Ok, noted.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by WiszyFraud: 4:09pm On Dec 23, 2022
Did you know??



Learn to replace “You just forgot me” with “It’s nice to hear from you again, I appreciate this”.

Show some gratitude, not entitlement.



Merry Christmas✌️

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by frankputer: 4:10pm On Dec 23, 2022
Senior Man

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by DropsMic(m): 4:10pm On Dec 23, 2022
Okay
Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by JoeRizzla(m): 4:10pm On Dec 23, 2022
who gives a damn about it. Next

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by chaseblack(m): 4:11pm On Dec 23, 2022
Hmm

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by lomprico(m): 4:11pm On Dec 23, 2022
God1000:
This is serious, from winning Ballon d'Or to abrupt retirement

..... from international football. He still plays for his club.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by CalabarPikin: 4:11pm On Dec 23, 2022
This guy and the Ghana boy.....wetin d do una sef...
Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by jaxxy(m): 4:11pm On Dec 23, 2022
Benzema has always been problematic with his national team for lack of proper judgment and miscommunication.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Jokerman(m): 4:12pm On Dec 23, 2022
When a leader comes back to a team, the new leaders always feel threatened grin, even if na ball you just want to play... grin

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Angelfrost(m): 4:12pm On Dec 23, 2022
Unnecessary bad blood!

Some human beings are so emotionally fickle!

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by wizzy106: 4:13pm On Dec 23, 2022
Very good one
Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by lessonotes(f): 4:13pm On Dec 23, 2022
So you expect to just jump right into the first team after an injury and not even at the wc stages but the final between your country and Argentina? Haba, Benzema ronu now
Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Nobody: 4:15pm On Dec 23, 2022
Emotionally unbalanced people follow and unfollow anyhow

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by sageb: 4:16pm On Dec 23, 2022
m
fergie001:


SOURCE

A good player in Real Madrid but unfortunately, over the years, he had difficulties and problems while on National duty with France.
Nevertheless, I wish him goodluck.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by tuzle(m): 4:16pm On Dec 23, 2022
Hugo lloris is one of those players from the old regime. When benzema was exiled from France team I doubt most of the players in the current squad now where in the french national team except lloris, so I dont understand how bad blood as suddenly developed between them only if it comes from the coach. Since the coach was one of the people who refused to call him up this past few years.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Lamasta(m): 4:20pm On Dec 23, 2022
They should settle out of court

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by phemmyfour: 4:20pm On Dec 23, 2022
God1000:
This is serious, what issue does he have with them.

From winning Ballon d'Or to abrupt retirement
He's the problem. It's better he's avoided like virus

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by MorataFC: 4:20pm On Dec 23, 2022
Hhmmmm
Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Lamasta(m): 4:21pm On Dec 23, 2022
lessonotes:
So you expect to just jump right into the first team after an injury and not even at the wc stages but the final between your country and Argentina? Haba, Benzema ronu now
He was a first team player before the sudden injury

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Fuckingmallam45(m): 4:22pm On Dec 23, 2022
lessonotes:
So you expect to just jump right into the first team after an injury and not even at the wc stages but the final between your country and Argentina? Haba, Benzema ronu now
How did you come to know this? Were you there? One sided judgement, who do us like this for dis country?

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Kharol1234: 4:23pm On Dec 23, 2022
Big Benz no be so oo
Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by KennethEnyi(m): 4:24pm On Dec 23, 2022
Nobody cares about all these rubbish abeg

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by OJEEMAH(m): 4:29pm On Dec 23, 2022
kekin41226:
Gs
No go find work. I think say the 15k you steal from her go last forever.

Hungry scammer. Everyday you dey create new moniker.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Earlystar698(m): 4:29pm On Dec 23, 2022
How does this reduce the cost of meat here?
Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Peacecore: 4:30pm On Dec 23, 2022
He should also unfollow Pendu. Da guy scammed his own country by assisting an own goal.

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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by Todaymedia: 4:37pm On Dec 23, 2022
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Re: Benzema keeps Only 5 ex-French teammates, Zidane on Instagram, Unfollows Others by CSTRR: 4:38pm On Dec 23, 2022
The French team don't need him.

They need Pogba.

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