Sports

BREAKING: Bombshell as Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup

VOICE AIR MEDIA

Karim Benzema’s World Cup dreams are over after he was ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury in training.

The Real Madrid striker saw his first full training session in the middle-east brought to an early conclusion after he suffered an injury on Saturday.

He was then brought in for a scan in Doha and it had been hoped that would he just miss their opener against Australia on Tuesday.

However, it was not good news for the 34-year-old, and France have confirmed that he will take no part at the World Cup, as he suffered a thigh injury which will keep him out for three weeks.

A statement by the French national team on their social media accounts said: ‘Karim Benzema is forced to give up participating in the World Cup.

‘The whole team shares Karim’s sadness and wishes him a speedy recovery.’

It is just the latest setback for France who have already had prolific RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku ruled out after an injury in training.

The likes of Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante, Presnel Kimpembe and goalkeeper Mike Maignan were all unavailable for selection due their own injuries.

VAM News

Recent Posts

Nigeria Exports N30.6 Trillion Goods June 2025–Jan 2026 as U.S., India Lead Buyers

Nigeria exported goods worth more than N30.6 trillion ($19.1 billion) to the rest of the…

18 minutes ago

Lessons Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From Cristiano Ronaldo

News Update 1. Build a Brand, Not Just a Business Ronaldo didn't stop at being…

2 hours ago

Osun Guber: ‘Only Ilerioluwa Camp Will Remain in APC Before Election’ – Adeleke’s Aide, Funmiso Babarinde

THE Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Renewable Energy, Funmiso Babarinde, has declared…

5 hours ago

Assembly Candidate, Barr. Tajudeen Olutope Ahmed Congratulates Gov Oyebanji on Historic Re-Election, Receipt of Certificate of Return

Following the landmark outcome of the Ekiti State gubernatorial election, the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

6 hours ago

Osun: Civil Society Groups March Against Political Violence, Pass Vote of Confidence in CP Ibrahim Gotan

A coalition of civil society and student organizations on Monday staged a peaceful protest in…

14 hours ago

Insecurity: Oyo Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs

News Update Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared a curfew in 10 local…

15 hours ago