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'Winning the World Cup is important in life': Antoine Griezmann defends France strike partner Olivier Giroud after Karim Benzema's 'go-kart' jibe

Antoine Griezmann has sprung to the defence of Olivier Giroud after Karim Benzema's 'go-kart' jibe at his France team-mate.

Benzema used an unflattering motor racing analogy to describe the perceived difference in quality between himself and Chelsea striker Giroud, who replaced him in the France team.

'You don't confuse Formula One with go karting. And I'm being kind. Next… and I know I'm F1,' said the Real Madrid man in an Instagram Live video this week.

Karim Benzema derided Olivier Giroud in an Instagram live video with actor Tomas N'Gijol, calling him a 'go-kart' as opposed to him being a 'Formula One car'
Chelsea striker Giroud replaced Benzema in the France team after he was exiled in 2015

Chelsea striker Giroud replaced Benzema in the France team after he was exiled in 2015

Griezmann subtly pointed out to Benzema that Giroud was, after all, a World Cup winner

And when asked to explain his comments on Tuesday, Benzema happily doubled down on his criticism.