Benzema and Zidane turn down offer to go to World Cup final

France will face Argentina in the World Cup final in Qatar. If they win, they will be the champions for the second time in a row. Because of the importance of the match, Zinedine Zidane and Karim Benzema, two major figures of French football, reportedly received invitations. However, according to 'RMC Sport', the cach turned down the Federation's offer and 'Le Parisien' says the striker declined the Government's offer.

The French FA wanted to bring several former World Cup winners together such as the former Real Madrid boss. Other illustrious footballers such as Roger Lemeree, Sidney Govou and Savidant will form part of the expedition which the French FA have organised to honour them. They will probably be seen in the VIP area of the stadium. 

The striker's situation is different. There was even talk of him returning to the French side to play, but the coach quickly shot down these rumours in a press conference. He will not be at the ground either so he is expected to be training at Real Madrid. 

Benzema was, for example, in the friendly match which Real Madrid organised against Leganes. As is usual at Real Madrid, the game was not broadcast so it is difficult to know how the team are. What is clear is that they are now thinking about La Liga's return while he will also have an eye on France against Argentina.