France boss Didier Deschamps has sensationally included Karim Benzema in his Euro 2020 squad following six years in international wilderness. Karim Benzema has returned to the France squad thanks to his brilliant form for Real MadridLes 2️⃣6️⃣ Bleus qui partiront sur les routes de l’Europe ! Benzema is suspected of encouraging Valbuena to co-operate with blackmailers, who threatened to release an intimate video in which he featured. The Real Madrid striker had been exiled by France manager Didier Deschamps since 2015Originally, it was reported that Benzema would face trial in January. His inclusion in the France squad has come as a surprise for more reason than one though.
Source: Daily Mail May 18, 2021 18:27 UTC