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'I've discovered your true face' - Benzema hits back after FFF president backs World Cup omission

Noel Le Graet's support for head coach Didier Deschamps' decision to leave the Real Madrid man out has angered the forward

Karim Benzema slammed French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet for showing his "true face" by supporting Didier Deschamps' decision to leave the Real Madrid striker out of France's World Cup squad.

The 30-year-old has not been picked by his country since October 2015, having been investigated in relation to an alleged attempt to blackmail his international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.

Although Deschamps has in the past suggested the door is not closed to Benzema, his ongoing absence has often raised questions.