Karim Benzema has opened up on his joy at returning to France duty, Carlo Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid and the ‘immense quality’ of international team-mate Kylian Mbappe in a wide-ranging interview.
The Los Blancos striker revealed his emotional reaction after France boss Didier Deschamps ended his six-year spell in the international wilderness by calling him up to the upcoming European Championship squad.
Benzema told Marca he felt like the ‘happiest man in the world,’ admitting his contentment at his club despite losing out on the LaLiga title to Atletico Madrid and citing his pleasure at being back involved with his country.
He said: ‘I feel like the happiest man in the world. For me, what makes me happiest is my family and football. I am happy in Madrid, and I have returned with France to play the European Championship; I can only be proud, happy and looking forward to starting the tournament.
‘It is a very, very strong team throughout, from the goalkeeper to the midfield and the attack, with players in the best clubs in the world. Speaking about the favourite is more something spoken outside of here – we know the strength that we have in this team, although you have to show it.’ Credit: dailymail.co.uk
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