The biggest gossip to come out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in December was the alleged feud between Karim Benzema and Didier Deschamps.
Widely regarded as the leader of the French attack, especially after the Ballon d’Or triumph, Benzema was sent home from Qatar after an injury, even though it was not serious.
Reports have suggested that the Real Madrid captain could have been back in action by the time France played their Ro16 tie. It led to the speculation that everything was not okay between manager Deschamps and him, which ultimately led to his departure.
Benzema, too, subsequently announced his retirement from international football.
And now, if reports from RMC Sport (h/t GOAL) are to be believed, it appears the former Lyon starlet could speak out to the media, in order to explain his version of the story of what went down in the national team camp.
Benzema, who has almost 100 caps for Les Bleus, not only had issues with Deschamps, but some of the players within the France camp were allegedly against him being present in the side.
Should the striker decide to give an account of the matter publicly, it would be akin to a bombshell. It must be noted that while Benzema announced his retirement from international football, Deschamps received a new contract with France until 2026.
The Real Madrid captain’s desire to gain closure to the World Cup mess is hardly surprising as the constant speculations are likely to have an impact.
The veteran forward still has too much football left in him, though. Even as his contract expires at the end of the season, the forward is likely to renew and spearhead the Real Madrid frontline for at least another year, before someone like Endrick or even a new signing comes in to replace the Frenchman.
