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Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema called up to France Euro 2020 squad

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema. [Photo: Reuters]

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been included in France's squad for the European Championship in a surprise move by coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday.

Benzema, who has scored 29 goals in all competitions for Real this season, has not played for Les Bleus since 2015 after a blackmailing scandal over which he faces a trial in October.

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