Karim Benzema SNUBS former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi in 'dream eleven'

Former Ballon d'Or winner Benzema, having had a long and illustrious career, has played alongside some of the best players in the business. 

Currently plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League, he followed his ex-Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo to the Middle East.

Remarkably, at 35 years old, he continues to showcase his prowess on the field with Al-Ittihad.

During an interview with Al-Ittihad's website, Benzema was asked to name his dream xi, and he surprisingly left out both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The former France international picked this team: Manuel Neuer; Dani Alves, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Claude Makelele, Paul Pogba, Zinedine Zidane; Ronaldinho, Ronaldo (R9), Karim Benzema.

Benzema's decision to overlook the two greatest players in the game is surprising to say the least, but Ronaldo Nazario and Ronaldinho are worthy inclusions in their rights.