Karim Benzema suspended from French national team amid blackmail case

Unless the case evolves in Benzema’s favour, he will not be part of the team for Euro 2016.

Footballer Karim Benzema has been suspended indefinitely from the French national team because of his involvement in an ongoing blackmail case.

The Real Madrid striker has been charged with conspiracy to blackmail relating to an extortion scam over a sex tape involving France teammate Mathieu Valbuena.