The far-right, Karim Benzema and the French national football team

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The far-right, Karim Benzema and the French national football team

Tournament favourites France have been knocked out of the Euros. In May, coach Didier Deschamps recalled French-Algerian forward Karim Benzema to the team after nearly six years. We discuss how France's far-right have targeted the player and the nation's divide over the diverse makeup of the team.

July 6, 2021