Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has confirmed, that he will not be part of the French squad for Euro 2016.
Benzema met with manager of the French national team, Didier Deschamps and Noël Le Graët, President of the French Federation, in Paris on Wednesday, to decide whether or not he should be selected for the Euro 2016 squad in the wake of a sex tape blackmail scandal that has caused huge controversy in recent months.
The scandal concerns the alleged attempt by a friend of Benzema to blackmail his French teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape.
Benzema was formally investigated as a result, but his lawyer claims he was not party to any blackmail attempt.
Following the meeting, the Real Madrid Stars posted a message on Twitter, thanking those who supported him and confirming he would not be part of the squad for the tournament which takes place in France this summer.
Benzema last played for France against Armenia in October; he was left out of the squad for friendlies against Holland and Russia last month.
Benzima Confirms France Snub
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