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![on Twitter: "Karim Benzema helps France win the Nations League final after scoring an equalizer against Spain while also becoming the most decorated French player ever with 27 trophies. 21 G/A on Twitter: "Karim Benzema helps France win the Nations League final after scoring an equalizer against Spain while also becoming the most decorated French player ever with 27 trophies. 21 G/A](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FBXg3zBWEAUCx5J.jpg:large)
on Twitter: "Karim Benzema helps France win the Nations League final after scoring an equalizer against Spain while also becoming the most decorated French player ever with 27 trophies. 21 G/A
ESPN FC on Twitter: "Karim Benzema will be called up to France's squad for the first time since 2015, sources have confirmed to @LaurensJulien. https://t.co/Rae3nV7n0c" / Twitter
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Euro 2020: 'Remarkable state of mind' – Why France are excited about Karim Benzema return - Eurosport
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