His injuries, the controversy over Qatar … Benzema confides

Karim Benzema confided in France 3just a few days earlier than the beginning of the 2022 World Cup. The Madrilenian evokes within the interview his state of type, but in addition the controversies surrounding the group of the World Cup in Qatar.

Recurrently injured in current weeks, the 34-year-old striker didn’t take part within the collective coaching of the French group on Tuesday, earlier than flying to Qatar with the Blues delegation. Karim Benzema, nonetheless, assured that he could be in fine condition for the beginning of the worldwide competitors: “No extra ache, no extra discomfort. In the present day, I’m tremendous, I recovered properly. I’m bodily and mentally properly. I shall be prepared for the first sport. I cannot wait to be there. Mentally, we’re already prepared.”

The Actual Madrid captain has religion in Didier Deschamps’ group, and thinks the Blues can go all the best way: “There’s a trophy which could be very onerous to get with the choice. It will likely be onerous however not unattainable. It’s been a very long time since I performed the World Cup. The will has all the time been there. A World Cup is one thing distinctive. For me, being a part of the band is one other dream and a chance to do one thing massive. Crucial factor for me is the large day. With the stress to be good on the pitch, to do nice issues, to attain objectives, to make decisive passes and to have enjoyable. And why not win it. These are competitions for excellent gamers and now could be the time to do it.”

As well as, Karim Benzema requested that the controversies don’t pollute the Mondial des Bleus: “The controversies, we can’t change them. This announcement dates from 2010. Doing controversy per week earlier than the World Cup doesn’t change something. We’re soccer gamers, we should depart our controversies outdoors the French group. I believe we ask an excessive amount of of footballers. We will’t ignore that, however we have now to remain targeted on soccer.”

That mentioned, the gamers of the French group are collectively dedicated to serving to human rights NGOs.