Thats bait as feck.
Benzema’s Criminal Case
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Well, that's him fecked.
whats the gist of this now
I'm sure he can afford a good enough lawyer... Probably out of the French squad for the foreseeable future though
Doesn't look very good for our friend Karim Benzema. I wonder how Real Madrid will deal with that.
If this is true Benzema is done. The conversation was only recorded because they wiretapped his friend talking to the primary blackmailers. They already have that proof
Wow, so he was 'helping' his friend, the blackmailer and he wasn't just acting as an arbitrary intermediary seeking to help Valbuena and get him out of trouble. Doesn't that make him an accomplice in a way? Regardless, it is truly shocking stuff if true.
Yeah ok Benzema
Top bloke, he was just helping his friend.
Mathieu Valbuena speaks out for the first time. Very interesting comments.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34941410
What a nightmare this is for Deschamps.
Why is Valbuena still out of the squad? There is absolutely no question that he is 100% the victim in this story, right?!
He's not "still out". He wasn't in the squad for the last two games because he would have been the center of attention (not really, in hindsight, but he would've been if it wasn't for the attacks) and that's the last thing he or the team needed. Having to deal with the awkward atmosphere in the team and reaction from the fans probably wouldn't have been very pleasant for him, either. He'll probably be in the squad for the next games, if he performs well enough. That's my take on the matter, at least.
I think its pretty obvious that having both in the squad would be difficult
and innocent till proven otherwise and all that so I guess not picking both was seen as the easiest way out (for both the players and the manager)
Not sure when the trial will be? but if its before the euros and Benzema is found not guilty would he then be back in the squad (as a fit and on form Benzema would you imagine be an automatic pick in the squad)
Hope he gets jail-time.
In dubio pro reo is probably the reason why they didn't make a public statement about Benzema yet, but I don't see how any doubt at all about Valbuena's innocence, so I don't think that argument applies to him too.
Well.. that makes sense if it really is the case.
He's been average at best with Lyon this season tbf, Benzema or not Benzema.
Who do Real throw money at to Benzema if he's jailed?
Lewandowski?
Lewandowski?
Full interview here, I'd quote but it's a lot more than 10000 characters and I'm lazy.
http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...-le-monde-setting-the-sextape-story-straight/
Benzema has 0.01% chances to get jailed.
Real could try to sell him this summer if they want to appear morally whiter than merengue; but they're likely to back him and give him a contract extension as this is the most sensible decision business-wise when so few top strikers are available on the market.
France should drop Benzema because that's unacceptable bahaviour that happened at a France meeting. Valbuena could also be dropped eventually, but that's because he isn't good enough anymore.
Real could try to sell him this summer if they want to appear morally whiter than merengue; but they're likely to back him and give him a contract extension as this is the most sensible decision business-wise when so few top strikers are available on the market.
France should drop Benzema because that's unacceptable bahaviour that happened at a France meeting. Valbuena could also be dropped eventually, but that's because he isn't good enough anymore.
Valbuena will probably make it to the Euros, he's an important part of Deschamps's setup and will probably bounce back even though he's not performing well currently. Benz has 0 chances of making it, same for Nasri who is also involved apparently (but wasn't going to make the squad anyway).
Crazy situation for the French squad
Crazy situation for the French squad
French football is basically the NFL.
Assuming Benzema is found guilty, I strongly doubt Florentino Perez is willing to endanger the reputation of the brand of Real Madrid by extending with a convicted criminal. He's going to cut his losses and look for a new Galactico.
Nasri's using it as his way into lezzer porn.Valbuena will probably make it to the Euros, he's an important part of Deschamps's setup and will probably bounce back even though he's not performing well currently. Benz has 0 chances of making it, same for Nasri who is also involved apparently (but wasn't going to make the squad anyway).
Crazy situation for the French squad
Read it all. How can the French national team always produce situations like this? It's crazy really
According to that interview Benzema shouldn't make the French squad again. Ridiculous behavior. We'll see in how much legal trouble he will be, but if justice happens, then he should be in trouble. Also great reaction by Valbuena to put that call on loud so the cop could hear it.
He's an elite football player playing for the biggest club in the world.
He'll walk.
He'll walk.
I've only read this, but from that it doesn't really sounds like Benzema should get jail time anyway. Maybe a few months.
He sounds like the type of person who always thinks they are doing the right thing, even when they are being a wanker.
If the rumoured upcoming FIFA ban is accurate, no one
There is an article in El Mundo today that FIFA had already made the decision to ban them since July. I don't know why it hasn't been announced but I cannot imagine that FIFA will let Madrid go after Barcelona serving their own punishment.
Do you have a link to the El Mundo story? I can find it in Mundo Deportivo and AS, but there's no new stuff in those, apart from them saying the investigator recommended a ban a couple of months back, but as the people who need to review it are suspended the details haven't gone to the clubs.
As for Benzema. I reckon he's guilty of having really dodgy friends and that it's really hard to imagine him playing for France again. Whether he's also committed a crime, I guess we'll hear soon enough.
Just like Barca they will be given the opportunity to appeal the decision. In the meantime they'll be able to go on one last spending spree before the transfer ban gets confirmed.Imagine Benzema gets a jail sentence after Real gets a transfer ban.
So the effect will be minimal.
Might be a blessing in disguise if they are forced to play with a more balanced midfield than they did vs Barca.Imagine Benzema gets a jail sentence after Real gets a transfer ban.
Benzema in probably the least of their problems in that regard though?!Might be a blessing in disguise if they are forced to play with a more balanced midfield than they did vs Barca.
That'd be beautiful.Imagine Benzema gets a jail sentence after Real gets a transfer ban.
Ronaldo up top gives them someone who will work more defensively on the left flank, which makes it better defensively.
Also think they'd be lining up more balanced with Ronaldo up top, as getting the ball and quickly counter-attacking on him up top rather than him on the right should make for more urgency.
Either way they have tons of good players, Benzema in jail or out on the pitch - ban or no ban, it won't matter all too much.
It's not very likely that anything they do (regarding this) will take them up to Barca's level anyway from my point of view.
I saw the Mundo Deportivo article, Adisa said there was one in El Mundo though. El Mundo, particularly when talking about court cases and stuff, tend to know more (or treat it more deeply) than the sporting press.
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My brain totally let me down, I read Deportivo.
