Qatar 2022 in the sign of bad luck: all the absent champions

The injury team is world-class

The World Cup in Qatar will be remembered for many issues, including the long list of champions who had to forfeit. The latest to raise the white flag was Benzema. The Ballon d’Or had to say goodbye to his dream of shining at the World Cup as well.

The list of thelia ssents is long and definitely prestigious. Benzema joined the other French out, namely Maignan, Kimpembè, Nkunnku, Pogna and Kantè. Argentina, at the last minute, had to give up Nico Gonzalez and Correa. No World Cup for Germany’s Marco Reus and Werner. Senegal tried hard to get him back but, in the end, Mané had to forfeit. No Qatar for Portugal’s Diogo Jota as well. James and Chilwell are not on England’s list. In short, so many champions had to give up the World Cup dream. A real shame.