Karim Benzema once again seems determined to stand apart. The French Football Federation is preparing for next Friday’s pre-match against the Netherlands at the Stade de France, a ceremony in tribute to the players who have just announced their international retirement. Hugo Lloris, Raphaël Varane, Steve Mandanda and Blaise Matuidi will all be in the game, before the start of this first qualifying meeting for Euro 2024.
Also invited by the FFF, Karim Benzema will not be present for this tribute according to RMC Sport. Cold with Didier Deschamps since his hasty departure from Qatar before the start of the World Cup, the Real Madrid striker is therefore ready to add yet another line to his tumultuous history with the Blues, three months after announcing on Instagram his international retirement.