Foot – ESP – Karim Benzema: “I am not afraid” – The Équipe.fr

Téléfoot aired Sunday morning following the interview with Karim Benzema. The interview was conducted early Tuesday afternoon at the training center of Real Madrid. In the first part, Benzema returned the matter to the sextape blackmail in which he was indicted. “This is the hard, it drags me through the mud like I was a criminal . (…) I’m sorry I took it as a joke. (..) I’m not guilty “, claimed in particular player. ” (Valbuena) is a good player, France needs him like me “

In the second part of this interview which lasted 30 minutes, Benzema told that the “objective” was good to play again for France and if possible with Mathieu Valbuena. “It is my wish and that of many people, think the attacker. . This is a good player, France needs it, like me “

As for the risk of not disputing the Euro, Benzema said: ” I ‘ have no fear “. While recognizing that the current situation is difficult, it “dream play” the European Championship in France. “At no time did I think spit on the Marseillaise “

The player trained in Lyon also told that he had been contacted by Didier Deschamps, the coach. “I got a message when he gave the selection. He is behind me, supporting me “, ” like my family, former players and players (current) selecting “, he said.

Karim Benzema Also back on the controversy sputum after the Marseillaise played at the Bernabeu stadium just before the start of the Clasico, November 21. “I find it lamentable. It sucks up stories like this, to say serious things “. During the French anthem, Benzema ensures that it “concentrated” and he thought “to the victims and their families” . “At no time did I think to spit on the Marseillaise. It is lamentable to make me look for someone who does not respect my country, that does not respect the dead. It hurts. Done “ ” I am attached to the France team. I want to win a title with my country “

Karim Benzema was keen to put the straight. “I feel French. The controversy, I’m tired. If it was mandatory, I sing (the Marseillaise). I have always respected the rules. I will not come 81 times (in selection) and not love being there. I am attached to the France team. I want to win a title with my country “.

The player who scored twice with Real Madrid on Saturday against Getafe (4-0) estimates that ” we try to destroy (s) on image “ but has yet told ” serene, quiet, even though it’s difficult. “