In an interview with ‘L’Equipe’, Karim Benzema stated that he is considering the possibility of competing in the Paris Olympics, under the command of Thierry Henry
With the Paris Olympics approaching, the last places are being filled and the expectation for the biggest sporting event in the world increases more and more. France, which will host the competition, intends to make a historic appearance and, to do so, must have the world’s top athletes on its teams, including in football.
In an interview with ‘L’Equipe’, a French newspaper, Karim Benzema talked about the possibility of playing in the Olympics. With the men’s team being managed by Thierry Henrysome speculations about big players in the French team, such as Mbappé It is Griezmann, have emerged in recent months. Thus, the attacker also made himself available.
“The Olympics? Why not? Sure, it could be great”said the winner of Gold ball 2022. With the Olympic Games taking place in the French capital, many athletes expressed their interest in participating, but the International Olympic Committee continues with the same release of only three players over 23 years old for each men’s football team.
In addition to the age restrictions, which are already known and administered by the French team, Benzema will have to be released from the Al Ittihadas the competition is not played in FIFA date and club activities are not paralyzed. In recent months, the French striker’s relationship with the Saudi team has not been the best and the number 9 almost left at the beginning of the year.
Source: sportbuzz
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