Benzema defends Giroud comments: It's what I think, it's the truth Real Madrid Praised Giroud's France contribution

Karim Benzema has defended his comments made about Olivier Giroud during an Instagram Live broadcast.

The Real Madrid striker had been criticised for describing himself as Formula 1 and Giroud as go-karting, despite the fact the Chelsea forward won the World Cup with France and he didn't.

"Some people only took away things about Giroud and Formula 1 [from the live broadcast], but they didn't remark what I said about what he'd brought to the French national team," Benzema said in another video.

"They only focused on that, on what I said about Formula 1 and go-karting, but it's what I think and it's the truth.

"Look, if I was asked about R9 (Ronaldo Nazario), then he would be the Formula 1 and I would be the go-kart. Short and simple."