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'Winning the World Cup is important in life' – Griezmann defends Giroud after Benzema's 'go-kart' jibe

Antoine Griezmann has largely opted to take the high road amid the growing feud between Olivier Giroud and Karim Benzema, but did point out that the former has lifted the World Cup.

Benzema raised eyebrows on Sunday when he was asked about the difference between himself and fellow French striker Giroud.

“You don’t compare Formula 1 with karting, and I am being nice,” Benzema said on Instagram Live .

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When asked to clarify his comments on Tuesday, the Real Madrid forward doubled down on his criticism of the Chelsea man.