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France Star Karim Benzema Out for World Cup with Leg Injury

One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Karim Benzema issues statement after heart-breaking injury ruins World Cup hopes

The Real Madrid striker was hit with a brutal injury blow on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar during an incident in training and has issued an update having been forced to withdraw from the squad

Daily Mirror

Holders France rocked as injury rules Benzema out of World Cup

Doha (AFP) - France's hopes of successfully defending the World Cup were dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh.

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Karim Benzema injury: France star ruled out of World Cup with thigh problem

Benzema is the reigning Ballon d’Or holder after a brilliant year for Real Madrid

The Independent UK

Star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with thigh tear

Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training

The Independent UK

France suffer huge World Cup blow with Karim Benzema ruled out through injury

The Real Madrid striker will play no part in the tournament in Qatar.

The Independent UK

France's Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ruled out of World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup with a left thigh injury on Saturday dealing a serious blow to defending champions France's hopes of retaining the trophy.

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Karim Benzema injury: France confirm Ballon d’Or winner will miss ENTIRE World Cup with thigh tear

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will miss the entirety of the World Cup through injury, France have confirmed on the eve of the Qatar tournament.

Evening Standard

Benzema injured on return to full training for France

Doha (AFP) - France forward Karim Benzema is to undergo medical tests after leaving training injured on Saturday ahead of the defending champions World Cup opener against Australia.

AFP

Karim Benzema 'out of World Cup' as France rocked by late injury blow

The Ballon d'Or winner was named in Didier Deschamps' squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar but has been struck down with an injury blow on the eve of the tournament

Daily Mirror

How not to defend a World Cup: Reigning champions France must defy history to retain their crown

Brazil’s 2006 side are the only defending champions to even play in a knockout game this millennium, showing just how difficult it will be for France to win the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah has just handed Jurgen Klopp a rare Liverpool boost

Liverpool's lowest World Cup representation since 2006 could have long-lasting benefits for Jurgen Klopp this season

Liverpool Echo

France vs Australia lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Defending champions France have been hit with another huge injury blow with Karim Benzema ruled out of the whole World Cup as they begin their defence against Australia tonight.

Evening Standard

Kylian Mbappe told he's only at "40 per cent of his potential" ahead of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe has lit up Ligue 1 and the world stage since bursting onto the scene as a teenager but the PSG star has been told he is only half the player he can be

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Al Jazeera

Can France defend their World Cup title in Qatar?

Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.

The Guardian - UK

France are richly talented but beset by problems before World Cup defence

Injuries, public disenchantment and a certain bald idol eyeing his job is heaping unusual pressure on Didier Deschamps

Evening Standard

Rating the World Cup 2022 favourites: Brazil, Argentina and France

A World Cup like no other is now just days away as the best players from across the globe descend on the smallest nation to ever host, in Qatar.

Football London

William Saliba to make early Arsenal return if 24-year World Cup champions' curse continues

Arsenal defender William Saliba has been named in France's World Cup squad, but how long will the 21-year-old be out in Qatar for?

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Daily Mirror

France confirm Christopher Nkunku OUT of World Cup after wild tackle by team-mate

Defending champions France will be without RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku at this year's World Cup in Qatar after he suffered an unspecified injury in training

Manchester Evening News

France boss Didier Deschamps issues fitness update on Manchester United star Raphael Varane

Varane missed Man United's final six matches before the World Cup break due to a knee injury, but the latest signs of recovery look positive.

Daily Record

England's World Cup squad valued at over £1billion and Aaron Ramsey's 'pinch himself' moment

The Premier League is providing the most players at the tournament while Gianni Infantino addresses G20 summit.

Football London

William Saliba handed huge World Cup boost amid Didier Deschamps unfortunate blow

The Arsenal defender was named in Didier Deschamps' France squad for the upcoming World Cup squad

Daily Mirror

France make last minute change to World Cup squad before heading to Qatar

Didier Deschamps became just the third man to win the World Cup as a player and a manager when his France side lifted the title in Russia in 2018

Football London

Four managers who could replace Graham Potter at Chelsea if Todd Boehly acts over poor form

Chelsea news: Despite only being appointed manager in early September pressure is building on Graham Potter, with no Premier League win in the Blues' last six matches

Manchester Evening News

The 16 confirmed Manchester United players who are going to the World Cup

Hannibal Mejbri is the most recent Manchester United player to receive a World Cup call-up, taking the number of United players going to Qatar to 16.

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