Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is fed up being overlooked by France coach Didier Deschamps.

There's claims the situation has now become personal.

"I never called Deschamps a racist," Benzema told Marca. "I don't regret what I said because it is true.

"It is a very difficult situation for a footballer, especially when you play for a club as big as Real Madrid.

"With France, the matches are high quality, and to play with the national team is a source of pride - when I'm not called up, I'm sad because I love football."