Costa Rica were unable to register a single shot throughout the game, becoming the second country to do so in a World Cup match since 1966,
AFC Crewe took to their official Twitter page to announce their intention to sign the Real Madrid legend on a year-long permanent contract.
The outcome of the match played at the Al Bayt Stadium means African representatives at the mundial are yet to record a win since hostilities began on Sunday.
The 51-year-old Spaniard joined City in 2016, took charge of 374 matches, won 271 of those, and four Premier League titles.
Defending champions France began their FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 comeback victory over Australia.
USA and Wales played out a 1-1 in their opening World Cup match, courtesy of goals from veteran Welshman Gareth Bale and Timothy Weah.
A goal each from Dutch sensation Cody Gakpo and Klaassen were enough to break the heart of the West African nation.
To herald the mundial, Peoples Gazette takes a cursory review on five momentous events that will take place at the global tournament.
Benzema is the sixth high profile French player to be ruled out of the Qatar World Cup after Paul Pogba, Christopher Nkunku, Mike Maignan, N’Golo Kanté and Presnel Kimpembé.
Benzema pipped Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City goalpoacher Erling Haaaland to the highly-coveted award.
