Karim Benzema charged in alleged Mathieu Valbuena sex...!!!

Karim Benzema has been charged in relation to an alleged sex tape blackmail plot against France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.

The Real Madrid star, who was linked with a move to Arsenal throughout the summer, was arrested yesterday and brought before a judge this morning.

AFP reports that the striker explained he had become involved "at the request of a childhood friend who was approached by three blackmailers who were in possession of the sex tape".

AFP have now confirmed that he has been charged and it is believed that the striker is now banned from seeing his France team-mate.

A statement from the Versailles prosecutor said the alleged crimes for which he was being investigated could carry a prison sentence of at least five years.

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