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Lawyers for footballer Karim Benzema arrive at the Versailles criminal court on the second day of the "sextape affair" trial, in which the Real Madrid star is accused of complicity in the attempted blackmail of former international teammate Mathieu Valbuena IMAGES
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema goes on trial in France accused of complicity in the attempted blackmail of former international teammate Mathieu Valbuena, a case known as the "sextape affair". Benzema, 33, is suspected of helping a group of alleged blackmailers approach Valbuena in an attempt to extort money. Four other men are also on trial. IMAGES
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema announced the extension of his contract with Los Blancos until 2021 at a press conference in Madrid on Thursday. The 29-year old French international's new contract reportedly includes a $1.1 billion release clause. This astronomical release clause figure comes on the heels of Neymar's record 222 million euro departure from Barcelona, which was funded by French club PSG to trigger Neymar's release clause.
Host country France kicks off the Euro 2016 Friday night against Romania with the label of clear favorites. Les Blues, however, are missing important names the likes of Varane, Benzema and Valbuena.
French striker Karim Benzema is in hot water again as he's being investigated in relation to money laundering case in France.
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