Karim Benzema has taken a swipe at Olivier Giroud, implying the Chelsea striker who replaced him in the France national team is an inferior player.  The 32-year-old has not played for Les Blues since 2015.

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.

Benzema took a swipe at Giroud as the 'go-kart' to his 'Formula One' to describe what he believes is a difference in quality between himself and Giroud, who replaced him in the France team.

Sometimes hype is just that; hype. But occasionally it's true.

Okri is always good company and these 20-odd tales showcase his lucid prose and freewheeling imagination.

While wearing a friendship necklace is out of character for the former Batman star, Ben Affleck appeared at ease with a piece of his heart around his neck.

She is rumored to have broken up with her girlfriend of two years Cara Delevingne. And this Friday Ashley Benson treated her Instagram following to a steamy upload.

The Modern Family actress, 22, walked arm-in-arm with her boyfriend as they headed to the post office to pick up some parcels during their daily exercise on Friday.

Tyson Fury's decision to switch trainers shortly before his rematch with Deontay Wilder could cost him when the two heavyweights collide again this Saturday, David Haye believes.

A 218-page indictment filed by Portuguese prosecutors accuses Cassimo Ture (pictured) of 'providing fundamental support to terrorist organisations'.

England cricket star Ben Stokes endured a tough time behind the wheel in the second Formula One Essports Virtual Grand Prix.

Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes will compete in the Brazilian F1 Virtual GP against the likes of Charles LeClerc, Alex Albon, George Russell and AC Milan captain Alessio Romagonoli.

Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from England's tour match in Sri Lanka due to an abdominal issue which team management insist is unrelated to Coronavirus concerns.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY PAUL NEWMAN: Ben Foakes has revealed the 'mental burn-out' that led to him losing his passion for cricket - before an extended break saw 'the fire come back'.

Ben Stokes, the hero of England's dramatic World Cup triumph and the miracle of Headingley last summer, has been named the leading cricketer in the world.

With no cricket to fill the live schedules as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, Ben Stokes rewatched his 'miracle of Headlingley' for the first time with his epic 135 not out performance.

Ben Carson drew the most attention on Google in 22 states, mostly centered in the deep south and the midwest, compared to just 17 for The Donald. Marco Rubio won 10 states. Cruz. dominated in Wyoming.

While Republicans were sparring at last night's CNBC debate in Boulder, Hillary Clinton lit up Twitter by posting a GIF of her brushing her shoulder off during last week's Benghazi hearing.

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz sure looked to have a strong debate night last week – and now there's a poll to prove it. Both Rubio and Cruz made substantial gains, according to a new Quinnipiac poll.

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton also leads the race among the candidates whom Americans most trust to handle terrorism, an new Washington Post-ABC News poll found Monday

The 26-year-old has drawn comparisons to Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak and Manchester City's Ederson. However, Benfica will only sanction a sale if Vlachodimos' £53m release clause is met.

After the Ligue 1 season was ended early due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mbappe was officially given the Golden Boot, despite having scored the same number of goals - 18 - as Ben Yedder.

'Fits Ryanair' bags sold by UK retailers Debenhams, Argos, Robert Dyas and Ryman are all too big for the airline's tight restrictions, some by as much as 15cm.

INTERVIEW BY KIERAN JACKSON: At the beginning, Ben Greenhalgh went along for a laugh. Playing football, like any 17-year-old obsessive, was all he craved.

The motocross movie stars Shelton's buddy and fellow country music star Trace Adkins

Geraldine Thomas, 54, of Bargoed, Caerphilly, spent thousands of pounds on all-inclusive breaks to Egypt after lying that she lived alone. Thomas was secretly living with her partner Raymond Adams.

President Trump wrote a birthday note to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling him that 'there are many more victories to come'. He also added 'you are great!' in black Sharpie.

Israel's prime minister travelled to the West Bank today to celebrate the US announcement that it does not consider Israeli settlements a violation of international law.

Sanders (pictured at the Los Angeles debate) said he supported Israel's 'right to exist in peace and security' but said US policy should be both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian, earning applause.

The Israeli PM (pictured today) faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, but has dismissed the allegations as a witch-hunt and refused to step down.

Netanyahu told ministers during a Monday meeting that Israel should 'stay out of' any conflict sparked by the killing of General Qassem Soleimani because 'it is a US event, not an Israeli event.'

The billionaire businessman gifted $300,000 worth of cigars, champagne and other presents to Netanyahu and his wife Sara.

The vote comes just two weeks before Netanyahu, the longest-serving premier in Israeli history, stands trial after being formally charged in January with bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

Daisy Webster, 28, from Micheldever, Hampshire, told FEMAIL that talented two-year-old Ted was kicking a football 'as soon as he could walk' - but never expected his mad skills to go viral.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: Ben Stokes is one of the best and most complete fielders in world cricket. I can only really think of Chris Jordan as someone who comes anywhere near him.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: When the ICC asked me to vote for my world cricketer of the year, it was an absolute no-brainer. I just ticked the box that said Ben Stokes.

The 38-year-old comedian and Andy Cohen, 51, reunited their infant sons who have been kept apart due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live.

Although Karim Benzema is looking to switch allegiances after being snubbed for the French national team once again, it appears he won't be going to play for Algeria. 

The Blues were given the all clear to sign players last week after their FIFA-imposed transfer ban was lifted and it is thought Chilwell is a target, along with England team-mate Jadon Sancho.

Hefeng Li, 30, was found asleep at the wheel on Padstow Road at Eight Mile Plains, in Brisbane's south, by police at about 11pm on March 21.

Number 10 today suggested Parliamentary decision-makers were standing in the way of the plan to formally mark the moment the UK leaves the EU on January 31 at 11pm.

2,000 unemployed people were given a €560 (£490) handout every month in a two-year trial, but Finland's PM Sanna Marin (pictured) does not plan to introduce such an income.

She has recently been spending time apart from husband Brooks Laich during lockdown, with the married couple self-isolating in different parts of the country.

Adventurer Ben Fogle has hit back at The Guardian newspaper following its controversial claim that ex UK prime minister David Cameron had only suffered 'privileged pain' over the death of his son.

They will also dish some home truths to the remaining celebrities - including confronting Dan Osborne and Gabby Allen about how their close friendship looks on the outside, sources claimed.

Celebrity Big Brother's Ben Jardine has claimed that Roxanne Pallett has got in contact with him.

Ben Jardine became well-known after getting married to Stephanie on Married At First Sight - just seconds after they met. 

Things got awkward for Ben Shephard during Friday's This Morning as Jessie J was quick to shut down any talk of her boyfriend Channing Tatum.

Tyson Fury won the WBC world heavyweight in stunning fashion last month when he earned a TKO victory in the seventh round as Deontay Wilder's team threw in the towel.

John Fury's sensational rant about son Tyson's former trainer Ben Davison has been captured on camera as the final episode of the WBC champion's series is set to air on Thursday night.