Able replacement: France’s Olivier Giroud scoring the second goal during an international friendly against Bulgaria. — Reuters
PARIS: Karim Benzema was forced to leave the pitch with a dead leg as world champions France beat Bulgaria 3-0 in their final friendly one week before beginning their Euro 2020 campaign.
Benzema was taken off in the 39th minute at the Stade De France in what is France’s last match before they take on Germany in their opening Group F match of the European Championship against Germany on June 15.
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