Leeds United Chat • Re: Qatar World Cup 2022 - WHO WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP?
France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury suffered in training.
Benzema, 34, won the 2022 Ballon d'Or - awarded to the world's best player - after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga.
"I am extremely sad for Karim, who made this World Cup a major goal," said head coach Didier Deschamps.
"In my life I never give up but tonight I have to think about the team like I always do," Benzema said.
"So the reason tells me to leave my place to someone who can help our team to make a great World Cup."