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Karim Benzema is forced to give up the biggest dream of his late career.
Namely to participate and shine in the World Cup with the France team.
At 34, the Ballon d'Or, hit in the thigh during training on Saturday evening, is forfeited for the planetary meeting which begins this Sunday with Qatar-Ecuador.
Sad news for the reigning world champions.
After the ax of the medical examinations passed in the evening in Doha, the striker of the Blues wanted to post a message on the social networks.
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In my life I have never given up but tonight I have to think about the team as I have always done
, he writes when he should leave the gathering of the France team in the next few hours.
Reason tells me to leave my place to someone who can help our group have a good World Cup.
Thank you for all your messages of support
.
A classy message.
Just like the great football player he is.