He was called up by coach Didier Deschamps for the tournament but suffered a thigh injury in training before flying back to Real Madrid. Benzema returned to fitness while in Madrid, sparking suggestions that Deschamps might recall him to feature in Sunday’s final against Argentina. But Benzema did not return to Qatar for the final. Less than 24 hours after watching his teammates lose to Argentina 4-2 in a penalty shootout, Benzema issued a statement on Twitter.
His statement on twitter said: I made the effort and the mistakes it took to be where I am today and I’m proud of it! I have written my story and ours is ending.Benzema was France’s top scorer at the 2014 World Cup, Brazil, but he was later exiled from the team for his alleged involvement in the sex-tape scandal with then-international teammate Mathieu Valbuena, causing him to miss the country’s 2018 World Cup title win.
Source : The guardianBenzemaalso helped Deschamps’ side win the UEFA Nations League later that year as France beat Belgium and Spain in the semifinals and final respectively to claim the trophy.Recently, the Real Madrid star enjoyed his best year in his career with 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions as his side also won LaLiga and the Champions League. This also lead him to win his first ballon d’or .He has not played as regularly for the Spanish champions this season due to injury problems but has scored six goals in 12 appearances in all competitions. He is Madrid’s second-top goal scorer of all-time with 329 goals, only behind of Cristiano Ronaldo.Benzema ends his controversial international career with 37 goals in 97 games.How long do you guys think that Benzema can continue with Real Madrid in his top game? Comment.
