
Football: Valbuena felt ‘in danger’ over sex tape, Benzema trial hears
VERSAILLES, FRANCE (AFP) – Former France international Mathieu Valbuena told a court on Wednesday (Oct 20) he “felt in danger” after being targeted in a blackmail attempt involving a sex tape over which his former teammate, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, has gone on trial. France striker Benzema is accused of complicity in an attempt... » read more
Football: Zidane mystified by France continuing to exclude ‘spectacular’ Benzema
MADRID (AFP) – Zinedine Zidane admitted he is still baffled by Karim Benzema’s exclusion from the French national team after the striker starred again in Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday (March 20). Benzema continued his scintillating form at Balaidos by scoring twice to make it 10 goals in his last 10... » read more