The Athletic has live coverage of France vs Argentina in the World Cup final. France’s Karim Benzema became the first Ballon d’Or winner since 1978 to miss the World Cup when he got injured ...

B allon d’Or winning striker Karim Benzema only left Real Madrid in the summer of 2023, but in some ways, it feels like a lifetime ago.On Saturday, the Frenchman played in Spain for the first ...

FIFA World Cup final 2022: Here's why Karim Benzema returning for France vs. Argentina final seems unlikely Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner is in line for winner's medal if Les Bleus triumph on ...

There have been some bangers.This Thursday evening, France takes on Spain in the semi-finals of the Nations League. Over the years, this matchup has become a classic of international football and has ...

After a goalless first half, Mikel Oyarzabal gave Spain the lead on 64 minutes before Karim Benzema equalised two minutes later. ... Spain vs France prediction 1: Spain to win by one goal ...

France’s Karim Benzema was on the roster at the 2022 World Cup, but did not play in the tournament. ... Bezema scored 224 goals in 422 appearances for Real Madrid of Spain's La Liga.

Star striker Karim Benzema had to drop out of France’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following a hit in the quadriceps of his left thigh. He won’t be able to participate in ...

BARCELONA, Spain — Karim Benzema is hitting his stride just when Real Madrid needs it the most. The Ballon d’Or winner has been hampered by a series of minor injuries this season, including ...

France's quest for back-to-back World Cups remains on course as they take on Argentina in the 2022 final. But Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will remain absent.

Karim Benzema's participation with France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is over after the Real Madrid attacker suffered injury in his first full training session with the defending champions ...

Fresh reports claim that Karim Benzema will snub the opportunity of going to Qatar to take in France’s World Cup final vs Argentina. The reigning world champions booked a place in their second ...

France's quest for back-to-back World Cups remains on course as they take on Argentina in the 2022 final. But Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will remain absent.