For all those who have been around the two men for a long time, this support is not artificial. Armand Garrido, former OL trainer, speaks of a “respectful and grateful” relationship. More broadly, this support is part of a never-broken attachment to Lyon. Although he rarely appears, Karim Benzema continues to return regularly to the region to see his loved ones, often discreetly. A modest link, but also evidenced by the fresco with his image visible in Bron, at the exit of Lyon, on the ring road, a permanent reminder of his local roots.
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