Benzema takes a swipe at Giroud

Karim Benzema has taken a swipe at Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, saying that comparing him to Giroud was like comparing Formula 1 to karting.

The 32-year-old, who has not played for France since before their run to the final of Euro 2016, was left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2018 World Cup triumph in Russia two summers ago, with Giroud favoured.

Asked about his record when put up alongside Giroud's, Benzema told fans on Instagram Live: "You don't compare Formula 1 with karting, and I am being nice.

"Next…I know that I am Formula 1.

"It works because he is there [in French national team], that is the only reason. It won't be spectacular, he won't do something amazing, but he has his thing.

"Aside from that, does everyone like the way he plays? I don't know."

Giroud had ended the World Cup goalless despite France winning the World Cup in Russia. Giroud ended his campaign without a single shot on target in 546 minutes of action.