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Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football after missing France's run to the World Cup final.
Benzema was sent home on the eve of the tournament after picking up an injury, but there was some speculation that he could return for the final after playing a friendly for Real Madrid.
However, he reportedly rejected the opportunity to go back to Qatar after falling out with manager Didier Deschamps, and has now taken to social media to confirm that he has retired.
Benzema's shock announcement comes less than 24 hours after France's defeat against Argentina, as Deschamps's side were denied in their quest to win back-to-back World Cups.
'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, December 19.
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.
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Good riddance to an overrated footballer .Looking at him, all i see is Taliban beard ,not skill .France would have dropped out from the group stage if he were in Qatar
At times people air their opinions without thinking.
Best decision
Good decision because you are no longer relevant to the French team. They won 2018 world cup and came second in 2022 without you. You are arrogant and useless.
Get lost stupid prick
Unarguably one of the finest, highly talented, potent striker this world has got. If there were to be a football game between the Earth and any other planet, Karim BENZEMA is the only player am sure would score for Earth fc.He has done it severally in Real Madrid's back to back European Champions League victories. His goals helped France win the 2018 world cup in Russia. He is sooo gREAT!!!
He was not even part of the national team.
Useless guy that should have helped win the world Cup for France. How Much did Argentina paid him. Repudiate
Some people no just dey make use of there brain for comment,be talking rubbish,benzima that won’t championship league