Simply sensational: France forward Karim Benzema celebrating after scoring a penalty against Portugal during the Group F match at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. — AFP
BUDAPEST: Karim Benzema said he was delighted to score his first two goals for France since 2015 against Portugal, as there was “a little pressure” on him across the country.
The Real Madrid striker was brought back for Euro 2020 by coach Didier Deschamps after a five-and-a-half year exile from international football over his alleged role in a blackmail plot.
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