FIFA World Cup LIVE: Ballon D’or 2022 winner Karim Benzema wants to represent France once again. With the Qatar World Cup squad deadline coming up, he wishes to be included in the upcoming France World Cup squad. The Real Madrid striker won his first Ballon D’or on Monday after a stellar 2021-22 season, scoring 44 goals and 15 assists across competitions. He recently made his comeback to the national side after a lengthy 6 years gap from any International matches. Follow Qatar World Cup LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN.
The French man was exiled by the French Football Federation shortly before the 2016 Euro due to Benzema’s alleged involvement in a sex tape scandal concerning his international teammate Matthew Valbuena. However, Didier Deschamps recalled Benzema for the National squad after a lenghthy chat between the two in 2021.
FIFA World Cup: Ballon D’or winner Karim Benzema HOPES to be in the French squad for the upcoming World Cup – Check out
Real Madrid talisman has been steadily improving his club record with the spanish giants during his ban from the French National team. He became harder to ignore by the French coach after his role was elevated in Real Madrid due to Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in 2018.
Since becoming the leader of Real Madrid attack, he hasn’t had to look back. The French star has been leading not just Real Madrid but La Liga’s scoring chart as well.
Congratulations to @Benzema for winning the Ballon D’Or! 💛🏆#Qatar2022 could become the first World Cup to feature four Ballon D’Or recipients since 2010. Can you name the other three winners?👇 pic.twitter.com/9hPXMKxAF7
— Road to 2022 (@roadto2022en) October 18, 2022
FIFA World Cup: Ballon D’or winner Karim Benzema HOPES to be in the French squad for the upcoming World Cup – Check out
The striker made his comeback to the national team in style by winning the UEFA Nations League last year. The player has been wildly successful with his club too, winning the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League this season with 44 goals in his tally. However, the forward is hungry for more. He said, “there are things left to be done. I hope to be in the squad for Qatar, to go to the World Cup and do everything to win it.”
Didier Deschamps is yet to announce the squad but with the track record of the Frenchman this year, it is just a matter of time before his name pops into the Qatar bound French squad. The defending champions are in a group with Australia, Denmark and Tunisia. They will start their World Cup journey on 23rd November against Australia.
FIFA World Cup: Ballon D’or winner Karim Benzema HOPES to be in the French squad for the upcoming World Cup – Check out
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