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France's showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch

France advanced without kicking a ball and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday

JUNE 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Hungary 1-1 France Karim Benzema almost opens the scoring for France with a big miss early, but Attila Fiola scores the games first goal to give Hungary a shoc...

JUNE 21, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Takes two shots in draw Benzema took two shots (one on target), created one chance and made one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Hungary.

Impact Benzema had a quiet outing and couldn't help them earn the win before subbing off in the 76th minute. The forward has yet to score in the competition, and will look for his first goal when they face his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal on Wednesday.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France forward Griezmann awaits Benzema’s goals at Euro 2020 Antoine Griezmann scored a goal at the European Championship and now he’s expecting teammate Karim Benzema to also score one.

JUNE 20, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

France forward Griezmann awaits Benzema's goals at Euro 2020

Antoine Griezmann scored a goal at the European Championship and now he’s expecting teammate Karim Benzema to also score one

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020

France needed a second-half equalizer from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Benzema’s return speeds up France’s attack at Euro 2020 Karim Benzema’s return speeds up France’s attack and has taken some pressure off the defense.

JUNE 18, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Benzema's return speeds up France's attack at Euro 2020

Karim Benzema’s return speeds up France’s attack and has taken some pressure off the defense

JUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Sergio Ramos bids farewell to Madrid, says he wanted to stay

An emotional Sergio Ramos has said goodbye to Real Madrid

JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Quiet in opener Tuesday Benzema had one shot (off target) and one aerial won in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Germany.

Impact Benzema was celebrating a goal in his return to the national team for a few seconds before the goal got disallowed for an offside. Outside of that chance though the striker was pretty quiet in the opener with France playing mostly on the back foot. He should continue starting though and could have a ton more opportunities versus the inferior Hungary in the next match.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Own-goal gives France 1-0 win over Germany at Euro 2020

Mats Hummels scored an own-goal and France beat Germany 1-0 at the European Championship

JUNE 15, 2021 • Associated Press

France vs. Germany: Live stream, start time, TV channel, how to watch Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Müller, Karim Benzema in Euro 2020 (Tue., June 15) How to watch Tuesday's match.

JUNE 15, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Stays in starting XI Benzema (dead leg) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Germany.

Impact Benzema left the last friendly with a dead leg and fortunately it was never believed to be serious. While he's starting Tuesday, he's expected to be a candidate to be subbed off with Olivier Giroud always licking his lips to get on the pitch. Even if Benzema was ready for a full 90, it's not an easy spot away against the Germans.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

UEFA says “several people” are being treated in the hospital for injuries caused by a protestor who parachuted into the stadium before France’s 1-0 victory over Germany in Munich

JUNE 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Should be available against Germany Benzema (dead leg) is expected to be available for Tuesday's Group F opener against Germany, manager Didier Deschamps told the media. "There shouldn't be any problem."

Impact Benzema just needs to make the starting lineup and he'll be completely out of the woods after suffering a dead leg late into preparations for the Euros. While Benzema is expected to start at striker for Les Bleus, Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud can also take that spot if required.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tifo video: Why has it taken Karim Benzema six years to return to France fold? Karim Benzema is back in the France squad for Euro 2020. But why has he been away?

JUNE 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Feud between Mbappé and Giroud escalates at Euro 2020

A brewing feud between France strikers Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud has gone public

JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Virus threat, Europe's divisions hang over rescheduled Euros

A tournament intended to unify a continent could underscore divisions and uncertainties gripping Europe

JUNE 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Euro 2020: What you need to know about Europe's massive international soccer tournament

Euro 2020 is here, and there are plenty of questions heading into Europe's crown jewel of international soccer tourneys.

JUNE 10, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Euro 2020: What you need to know about Europe's massive international soccer tournament

France boss Deschamps offers reassuring Benzema injury update as he reveals knock is 'nothing dramatic' | Goal.com France striker Karim Benzema limped out of Tuesday's friendly against Bulgaria although Didier Deschamps has insisted that the injury is "nothing dramatic".

JUNE 9, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Injury not considered serious Benzema took a knock just above knee in Tuesday's friendly, but he's considered day-to-day and is expected to be ready for France's Euro opener, according to manager Didier Descham...

Impact Benzema should be good to go for France's first match, but after the brace off the bench for Olivier Giroud, a full 90 may not be in the cards in group stages. It wouldn't be surprising if Giroud even started one of the group matches over Benzema despite rarely appearing for Chelsea this past season.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain's young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0, France wins 3-0

Spain’s group of young debutants have beaten Lithuania 4-0 in a warm-up match for the European Championship

JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Exits friendly early Benzema suffered an apparent quadriceps injury and was forced off in the 41st minute of France's friendly against Bulgaria on Tuesday.

Impact France is set to kick off its 2020 Euro Group Stage against Germany on June 15, which gives Benzema some time to get back to full fitness, barring a more serious injury. The forward started 33 of 34 domestic appearances for Real Madrid this season in which he racked up 23 goals on 123 shots (55 on target) and should provide top-end fantasy value while playing for France as well.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema misses penalty in comeback as France beats Wales 3-0 Karim Benzema missed a penalty and hit the post on his international return as France warmed up for the European Championship with a 3-0 hom...

JUNE 5, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

EURO 2020: Pragmatism the key to success in pandemic soccer

The European Championship is the first major international soccer tournament to take place since the coronavirus outbreak and arrives at the end of the most condensed club season i...

JUNE 4, 2021 • Associated Press

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