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French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd-R) speaks with France's forward Karim Benzema (2nd-L) before a lunch in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on June 10, 2021 ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 football competition. (Photo: AFP)

September 15th, 2021 - 12:15 GMT

How Macron's Intervention Helped Benzema Return to French Team

Journalist Romain Molina believes that France president Emmanuel Macron played a key role in Karim Benzema's return to the national team last summer. Intervention

The striker had yet to score or assist since his return to the France national team before breaking through on Wednesday (Photo: AFP)

June 24th, 2021 - 05:07 GMT

Benzema Admits He Felt Pressure Before Portugal Double

The Bleus boss has been pleased with the Real Madrid frontman's performances at Euro 2020, but admits he needs a goal (Photo: AFP)

June 20th, 2021 - 11:49 GMT

Benzema Still Has My Confidence - Deschamps

The forward was taken off as a precaution during the friendly clash with Bulgaria and should be available to face Germany at Euro 2020 (Photo: AFP)

June 9th, 2021 - 11:52 GMT

Boost for France as Benzema Injury Not Serious

June 8th, 2021 - 08:41 GMT

Zidane to Wait for France Job

June 7th, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

N'Golo Kante Deserves to Win Ballon d'Or, Says France Manager

The Real Madrid forward is set to make his return to Les Bleus after years away from the national team program (Photo: AFP)

May 18th, 2021 - 08:56 GMT

Benzema Back in France Squad for Euros After Six-Year Absence

The striker accused the France coach of buckling to pressure from a racist element in France for leaving him out of the Euro 2016 team (Photo: AFP)

January 17th, 2021 - 12:15 GMT