Karim Benzema ruled out of the World Cup after confirmation of injury from the French Football Federation

Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in what is a huge blow to France’s hopes of retaining their title in Qatar.

RMC reported that the French medical staff were “very concerned” about the Real Madrid forward’s prospects of being fit for the competition as a whole on Saturday evening.

L’Equipe then reported later in the evening that the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner would be ruled out their tournament opener against Australia, adding to the doubt surrounding his involvement at the tournament.

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