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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
French striker Karim Benzema is in hot water again as he's being investigated in relation to money laundering case in France.
Real Madrid hold a farewell event for celebrated striker Karim Benzema, who leaves the team after 14 years at the Bernabeu. Ballon d'Or winner Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. 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.
No, this is not world famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. It's actually an Iranian man named Reza Alirea Lou, the perfect Persian doppelganger of the Real Madrid superstar. The lookalike plays football professionally in the Tehran league, which makes the resemblance all the more striking. Fans and even opposing footballers seek him out after his matches for photo ops with the CR7 doppelganger.