Gerard Houllier is a great coach. He made me grow. He gave me chances in big games, which raised my confidence. It opened my eyes to what I could do. It was through him that I managed to trust myself. — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
I have faith in the players, who have paid me back on the pitch. I have brought in young players because they have a… — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
One must just keep having good seasons with many great matches, whether one is with the club or the French national side. For me,… — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
What I have more of a problem accepting is the criticism of former players turned journalists, who - some of them - spread their… — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
I started with Paul Le Guen. He told me to double up in positions if he was missing a left back or a midfielder.… — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
When you play in a great club like Real Madrid, it's hard to stay here. — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
I'm not going to give up. If people think I'm going to give up the French national team, they're mistaken. I'm still here, and… — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
For me, I have always thought a squad comes before everything. I always make decisions for the good of the French national team. — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
Personally, what goes beyond sport, you have to put to one side. You need the best to win trophies. — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
Some people say I don't love the French national team. If that were the case, I would have said so directly to the coach,… — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
For the moment, I haven't ended my career. I'm young. There are still a lot of goals. — Karim Benzema Copy Share Image
