While France must face Argentina in the final of the World Cup this Sunday, December 18, 2022, a new controversy has emerged. According to a Spanish media, Karim Benzema and Didier Deschamps would be cold again.
6:30 p.m. – Brigitte Macron will be present in Qatar
Emmanuel Macron will not make the trip alone. If the President of the Republic has said he wants to take Paul Pogba, Ngolo Kanté and Karim Benzema to Qatar, he can at least count on the support of his wife, Brigitte Macron, to attend the Blues final against Argentina on Sunday. December 18, 2022. The first lady was already on the trip to Russia to attend the final against Croatia, won 4 goals to 2.
17:23 – Ousmane Dembélé does not know if Karim Benzema will be in Doha for the final
Ousmane Dembélé maintained doubts about Karim Benzema’s potential presence in Doha for the 2022 World Cup final. The FC Barcelona striker was asked about the issue at a press conference: “I don’t know. I don’t I’m not the coach. I think Benzema got injured and I don’t have an explanation.”
16:20 – Coman, Varane and Konaté absent from training
The news is not reassuring for the group of the French team. Kingsley Coman, Raphaël Varane and Ibrahima Konaté are absent from training this Friday, according to information from RMC Sport. However, the first city can do indoor work. For the moment, their participation for Sunday’s meeting is not in question, but there is doubt.
3:30 p.m. – The Blues are not worried about the virus circulating within the group
Asked at a press conference, two players from the French team were reassuring about the virus circulating within the Blues: “It does not worry us. Dayot [Upamecano], after a day I went to see him with my mask on and he was much better. For the players and the staff this does not worry us. We just took precautions,” said Ousmane Dembélé. On the other hand, Randal Kolo Muani, meanwhile, also wanted to keep confidence: “There is a little flu that is spreading. It’s nothing mean and I think they’ll be back on track for Sunday.”
2:30 p.m. – A ceremony at the Élysée on Monday in the event of a final victory for the Blues?
If the French team manages to beat Argentina this Sunday, December 18, 2022, the Blues will not be received at the Élysée Palace the following Monday or Tuesday. Indeed, Emmanuel Macron confirmed the information during a press conference organized in Brussels, this Thursday. On Tuesday, the President of the Republic will take part in the summit in Baghdad, Jordan. We will therefore have to wait until Wednesday, at the earliest, to see the French players at the Presidential Palace.
13:30 – Varane and Konaté affected by the virus
The dreaded scenario seems to be happening in the France team. After Adrien Rabiot, Dayot Upamecano and Kingsley Coman, it is the turn of Raphaël Varane and Ibrahima Konaté to be affected by the virus circulating in the heart of the France group, according to information from RMC Sport. According to the national radio channel, the situation is not catastrophic. The staff wants to be reassuring.
12:30 – The exit of a former world champion on Argentina
Guest of the Quotidien program, on TMC, on Thursday December 15, 2022, Adil Rami said all the bad things he thought of the Argentinian team: “I don’t like this Argentinian team. I really like Lionel Messi. I love everything about this player. He is a legend and one of the best players of all time for me. I had the chance to meet him in Spain. But the image that the Argentinian team showed during this World Cup with a lot of aggression, wickedness, and non-fair play… On the pitch, I find that she did not show a good image.
12:15 – The Blues injured in the stands this Sunday?
As we reported to you, Emmanuel Macron wants to take the injured French team players to the stadium in Doha to attend the World Cup final against Argentina. However, we do not know if this will still be possible. Asked about this subject by RTLthe Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudea-Castera explained that everything is not yet fixed so that the arrival of the injured is possible: “I know that he wants to. I know that the plan is in the works. study. We’re going to see if, logistically and materially, all of this can land. In any case, it is the President’s wish to get them on board, [pour] that they can fully take their part in this adventure.”
12:00 – Karim Benzema present in Doha for the final?
While Revelo assures that relations between Didier Deschamps and Karim Benzema have cooled, a question arises: will the Ballon d’Or 2022 be present at the stadium to attend the Blues final against Argentina this Sunday? December 18, 2022? Emmanuel Macron expressed the desire to take the injured executives of the French team to Qatar so that they can support their selection at the stadium. For his part, Karim Benzema has received authorization from his club. However, he has yet to comment on the matter.
11:45 – Didier Deschamps would resent Karim Benzema since the 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony
According to information from Revelo, Didier Deschamps did not appreciate Karim Benzema’s speech during the 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Real Madrid striker then mentioned several of these former coaches and supporters during his career, but did not mention his coach.
The numbers of each player of the France team were revealed on November 15, just one week before their entry into the competition. Captain and goalkeeper of the team, Hugo Lloris wears the number 1. We note that the 9 was left to Olivier Giroud when Karim Benzema inherited the 19 before leaving the Blues on withdrawal. Antoine Griezmann wears the 7 and the 10 was offered to Kylian Mbappé.
Here is the ranking of the top scorer of the French football team with Olivier Giroud at the top of the hierarchy ahead of Thierry Henry: