What is the issue between Benzema and Valbuena?

It is said that Benzema is said to have told Valbuena to transfer tens of thousands of euros to childhood friend Karim Zenati or have a sex tape of him and his girlfriend leaked on the internet.

Did Benzema actually blackmail Valbuena?

Benzema will stand trial from Oct. 20-22 on the charge of complicity in attempted blackmail. He denies any wrongdoing. The Real Madrid striker is suspected of pressuring Valbuena in 2015 to pay blackmailers who threatened to reveal an intimate video in which Valbuena featured.

What country is Karim Benzema from?

French
Karim Benzema/Nationality

Who did Benzema try and blackmail?

Mathieu Valbuena
In 2015, Benzema was arrested for the alleged blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena. It was claimed Benzema had paid others to try and extort money from his teammate by threatening to release a sex tape.

Does Benzema have a wife?

Cora Gauthier
Karim Benzema/Wife

Who is the father of Benzema?

Hafid Benzema
Karim Benzema/Fathers

Karim Benzema Family Life: His parents Hafid Benzema and Wahida Djebbara Benzema are from Algerian origins and have always been proud of it. His father, Hafid was born in Tigzirt, Algeria. He decided to operate a large family which resulted to him having 9 children (8 boys and 1 girl).

Why is Benzema not in the World Cup?

Benzema, who has 27 goals in 81 international matches, has not played for France since October 2015 after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a blackmail scandal involving former France teammate Mathieu Valbuena.

Why was Benzema out for 6 years?

The Real Madrid striker has been named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man list for this summer’s tournament, bringing an end to a six-year exile from Les Bleus. In 2015, Benzema was arrested for the alleged blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena.

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How much does Karim Benzema earn?

8 million GBP (2021)
Karim Benzema/Salary

Where is Karim Benzema from originally?

Lyon, France
Karim Benzema/Place of birth

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