Karim Benzema on freeze-out from France squad: 'I have to know'

France coach Didier Deschamps has said he has been highly impressed by Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe. Karim Benzema has demanded Didier Deschamps give him an explanation for his continued absence from the France squad, telling RMC: "I have to know." Benzema has not featured for his country since October 2015 after initially being suspended by the French Football Federation (FFF) due to his alleged involvement in the alleged extortion of France teammate Mathieu Valbuena. Legal restrictions preventing the Real Madrid forward and Valbuena meeting were eased ahead of UEFA EURO 2016, leading to speculation...

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