Karim Benzema: France striker out of the World Cup due to a thigh injury in training.

Benzema, 34,also helped Real Madrid won the Champions League and La Liga,

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Benzema was named the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, given to the world's best player.

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Didier Deschamps, the head coach, expressed his sadness for Karim, who he said "made this World Cup a huge ambition."

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"In my life I never give up but tonight I have to think about the team like I always do," Benzema said.

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Therefore, the reason urges me to turn over my position to someone who can help our team win the World Cup.

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"The entire squad feels Karim's anguish and wishes him a speedy recovery," the French Football Federation stated.

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According to the report, an MRI scan revealed the damage, which calls for "a three-week rehabilitation period."

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In Group D, France has games against Australia on November 22, Denmark on November 26, and Tunisia on November 30.

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Deschamps has suffered numerous significant player injuries and has to replace Benzema before Monday.

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The 26-man roster's first roster omitted midfielders Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante.

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After being sidelined for Manchester United's last five games, defender Raphael Varane is working to get well.

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Since the World Cup team was assembled last week, Saturday's workout was his first comprehensive one.

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