Real Madrid star Karim Benzema had a simple answer when asked if he fancies a crack at mixed martial arts after his football career comes to an end: “No problem for me, I'm up for it!”
Benzema, 32, enjoyed a brilliant campaign for Madrid, scoring 21 goals and providing eight assists as Los Blancos beat Barcelona to the Liga title.
Such form suggests Benzema still has plenty of legs left in football yet, even though he may be approaching the twilight years of his career.
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But there are other challenges that appeal to the French striker, including it seems having a go at the fight game.