Karim Benzema has appeared to take a swipe at France boss Didier Deschamps after the striker’s agent released images of his medical tests to show the player was fit to play in the World Cup knockout stages.
Benzema confirmed his retirement from international duty last week after reportedly cutting off all contact with coaching staff following the fallout to his injury. The striker had been awarded a place in the France squad for the World Cup but was subsequently ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury.
The Ballon d'Or winner had been set to play a leading role at the World Cup but did not play a minute for Les Bleus, even though he could have returned to the set-up during the competition having regained fitness and been named in the initial squad.
