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Karim Benzema given special authorisation to appear in World Cup final | JOE.co.uk
Karim Benzema given special authorisation to appear in World Cup final | JOE.co.uk,Karim Benzema has been granted permission by Real Madrid to join up with the France squad for the World Cup final - if they make it through.

Karim Benzema given special authorisation to appear in World Cup final | JOE.co.uk

Imagine if they get there and lose

Karim Benzema has been granted permission by Real Madrid to join up with the France squad for the World Cup final – if they make it through.

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Benzema was initially forced to pull out of Didier Deschamps’ 26-man squad due to injury but following his return to training with Real Madrid last weekend, has been deemed fit enough to return and play a part.

Mundo Deportivo are claiming that the 34-year-old will fly out to Qatar should France beat Morocco on Wednesday night, where they will then face Argentina in the final.

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Olivier Giroud has led the line perfectly in Benzema’s absence and has even become the country’s all-time leading goalscorer, replacing Thierry Henry.

Giroud is in the hunt to win the golden boot in Qatar and has four goals to his name, the most recent of those coming in the 2-1 quarter final win against England.

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France are aiming to win back-to-back World Cups following their 2018 victory in Russia. They beat Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow and will be hoping for a repeat result should they walk out for the final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

The win would also coincide with French boss celebrating his 10th year in charge of the national team.

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