French President Emmanuelle Macron commented on the loss of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in the French national team.

"I am the president, not the coach of France. I love football, and of course, I can express my opinion, but for the national team is responsible Didier Deschamps, I'm sure of it, "he began..

"Karim Benzema is a good football player, no one will argue with this. He excels himself with Real Madrid in Spain and the Champions League. But every coach knows that even a talented player can destroy the atmosphere within the team, "- said the President of France.

Recall, the French team at the 2018 World Cup will play in Group C. The first match wards Didier Deschamps will play on June 16 against the team of Australia.