Benzema thanks his critics on Instagram

Benzema sends message to haters

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid's French striker has posted a photo on Instagram with a message to his critics and haters.

Benzema has had a tough couple of years, including being dropped from the French national side over his suspected involvement in a sex tape bribery case, and at the moment he's been struggling with his form for Real Madrid, though he scored in recent games against Espanyol and Las Palmas in LaLiga.

Benzema #levelup

But Benzema had this strong message for those who criticise him: "Looking back at my haters, it's me kb9 love when u hate me.. It makes me work harder... #levelup #kb9