“The problem for me is that Mbappé is not a centre forward,” Benzema explained. “Every time he plays for France as a ‘9’ he is not good, it is not his position. The problem is that on ...

France national football team's goalscoring chart consists of some of the greatest players in football history ...

This has been the consequence of Karim Benzema’s tragically unfortunate – but potentially serendipitous – injury. France look much more coherent and combative than at Euro 2020. Mbappe looks ...

Mbappe’s sent his fourth goal of the season ... It’s a drastic change from times when Benzema led France into battle. He is very involved in the offense at both club and country level. With Carlo ...

Sunday brought the sort of result that was expected from France. Even with a slew of injuries to key players — such as the world player of the year Karim Benzema, defender Lucas Hernandez and mi ...

Olivier Giroud, the iconic, high-scoring replacement for the award-winning Karim Benzema, notched France’s opener and helped set up its spectacular second. Then, on an evening when Giroud ...

Kylian Mbappe broke Spanish hearts in the 2021 Nations League final – but his winner was so controversial it led to an update ...

MUNICH -- Kylian Mbappé led France to Nations League consolation before Spain and Portugal play the final on Sunday. The Real ...

There have been some bangers. This Thursday evening, after a crazy match, France was defeated (5-4) by La Roja in the ...

However, you only need to look at Mbappe's performances alongside Benzema for France to see that they are very different players with contrasting and complementary qualities. Mbappe is a Benzema ...

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