Karim Benzema claimed Wednesday that he was a victim of “persecution” in the sex-tape blackmail case which has rocked French football.
“It is persecution,” the Real Madrid star told French broadcaster TF1.
“They are accusing me, they are dragging my name through the mud as if I was a criminal. These are horrible things.”
Benzema, 27, has been charged in France for his alleged participation in a blackmail case involving international teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex-tape.