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Giroud shows France rival Benzema he’s no ‘go-kart’ as Chelsea star rocks up to training in incredible Ferrari

OLIVIER GIROUD proved to Karim Benzema he is no "go kart" by rocking up at Chelsea training in a stunning Ferrari.

The Blues frontman was on the receiving end of a harsh jibe from his French compatriot in March.

 Olivier Giroud showed his class with a stylish arrival at Chelsea's Cobham training ground
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Olivier Giroud showed his class with a stylish arrival at Chelsea's Cobham training groundCredit: AFP or licensors
 The Frenchman turned up in his convertible black Ferrari as the sun shone in South-West London
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The Frenchman turned up in his convertible black Ferrari as the sun shone in South-West LondonCredit: AFP or licensors

Real Madrid's Benzema slammed comparisons between the two strikers - by suggesting the gulf between them is like that of a Formula One car against a go kart.

Asked about Giroud, he told an Instagram Live broadcast: “This won’t take long.

“You don’t confuse F1 with go karting. And I’m being kind. Next... and I know I’m F1.

“It works because he’s there. That’s all. It’s not going to be spectacular, it’s not going to be anything crazy but in his way you see more of Griezmann or Mbappe because he will put the work in.

“Does everyone like that way of playing? I don’t know.”


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Benzema has not played for France since 2015 after after becoming involved in an alleged blackmail sextape plot involving team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.

Giroud, however, is the first-choice central striker for Didier Deschamps as he closes in on 100 caps.

And the Blues man, 33, proved he has plenty of class off the pitch, too, with his stylish arrival at Cobham.

He opted for his black Ferrari with the roof down on the hottest day in the UK so far this year, finishing off the look with a pair of sunnies and that trademark beard.

Chelsea returned to training on Tuesday, working in groups no bigger than five and following social distancing guidelines, as they begin to prepare for the Premier League restart, pencilled in for June.

Giroud is out of contract at the end of the season, meaning he will leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer should an extension not be arranged.

 Karim Benzema likened himself to an F1 car and Giroud to a go kart in a recent Instagram Live
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Karim Benzema likened himself to an F1 car and Giroud to a go kart in a recent Instagram LiveCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Chelsea players are back in training despite the coronavirus lockdown
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Chelsea players are back in training despite the coronavirus lockdownCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Players and staff were tested for Covid-19 this week as they start preparations to resume the season
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Players and staff were tested for Covid-19 this week as they start preparations to resume the seasonCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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