Karim Benzema got angry after a debate on the best number 9 in French football history.
On Wednesday night, the After Foot started a lively debate on the identity of the greatest number 9 in French football history. While some naturally mentioned Karim Benzema, an RMC listener sided with another player: Thierry Henry.
“The problem is that Benzema has a task in his career, it’s with the French team. Overall, he hasn’t done anything. He hasn’t left his mark on the French team. Ok, he has done good things in club, won Champions Leagues, won a Ballon d’Or, but I’m sorry, when we talk about the French team, we will think more of someone like Thierry Henry than Karim Benzema,” the listener stated.
Kevin Diaz shared the same opinion, placing the Arsenal legend ahead of the former Lyon player: “For me, Thierry Henry is a legend, he is top 3 in French football behind Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane. The guy has a statue in front of his stadium in London! I don’t know if we realize.”
Benzema’s Response
This did not go unnoticed by Karim Benzema, who replied on Instagram: “Yes, he did good things (at Real Madrid). But shut up!” Benzema added, “And the other (Kevin Diaz) talks about status… Well, thank you. Peace to Walid and your friend (Elton Mokolo). People’s Ballon d’Or.”
Walid Acherchour, a commentator on the show, defended Benzema’s record: “To spend ten years at the biggest club in the world, Real Madrid, to be part of legendary teams, to be alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, to win a Ballon d’Or with the greatest popularity for an individual, he’s the man who makes Real Madrid win. He’s a number 9 who reinvented his position and I think he has left an indelible mark. I think his prime is far superior to that of Thierry Henry at the highest level.”
[Context: The debate arose from a discussion on French radio about the best number 9 in French football history, with some listeners preferring Thierry Henry over Karim Benzema.] [Fact Check: Walid Acherchour supported Karim Benzema’s achievements and contribution to Real Madrid, highlighting his impact and success at the club.]
