Without a precise explanation from Didier Deschamps, who has been very discreet since the World Cup final lost against Argentina (3-3, 2 pens to 4), the subject continues to make people talk.
This Tuesday, Patrice Evra gave his feelings on the case of Karim Benzema, who announced his international retirement, after the withdrawal of the latter for the World Cup following an injury which occurred just before the first match against Australia.
Forced to leave the selection, he hinted, in an uncertain communication, that he had the possibility of being available at the time of the ax matches.
Hypothesis refuted by Deschamps and his staff.
On Instagram, the former captain of the Blues defended the Ballon d'Or 2022 and tackled the internationals.
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I am proud of what you have achieved at the World Cup, but on the human side, there is a small hiccup, I was disappointed
, advances the boss of the Blues during the Knysna fiasco in 2010
. Outside, I have the impression that Karim (Benzema) disturbed a lot of people.
You players, for not supporting him… we're going to war for a player.
Injury, medical report, according to the doctor of the France team, three weeks
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We are going to talk about the case of Di Maria, who is injured throughout the World Cup, he plays in the final and he scores against us.
It is the coach's responsibility.
He makes choices, we told Karim to do his business.
But you players, I think Didier always puts the team before a player.
Yes it's medical but it is also said that you players, some were angry, jealous, he was overshadowing
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We have the Ballon d'Or in our team.
If I was still there, we would even have waited for Karim before eating.
I didn't see anyone fight
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Patrice Evra
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In his video, the former Juventus and Manchester United player, who retired and was notably coached by Didier Deschamps, continues his argument.
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The players, you are making the same mistake as the 98 world champions who thought that the France team belonged to them
, he adds.
The France team belongs to everyone.
You want to decide who comes, who has to come, no, you're going to make the same mistake, you don't need that.
We have the Ballon d'Or in our team.
If I was still there, we would even have waited for Karim before eating.
I didn't see anyone fight.
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