Bachelot still opposed to duo's presence in French squad

France’s Minister for Health and Sports Roselyne Bachelot has renewed her opposition to the continued selection of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema in the national team.

France’s Minister for Health and Sports Roselyne Bachelot has renewed her opposition to the continued selection of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema in the national team.

The pair are currently under judicial investigation on suspicion of soliciting sex with an underage prostitute but new France coach Laurent Blanc has reassured them the door remains open for future selection.

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