Karim Benzema News

The trial of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema for having sex with an under-age prostitute opened Tuesday but was immediately suspended pending resolution of a point of law which may result in charges against the French football stars being dropped.

Picture taken on February 6, 2013 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis shows French forwards Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery listening to the national anthem before a friendly.

French footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema go on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of paying for sex with a teenage call girl.

French footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema go on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of paying for sex with a teenage call girl.

The Chilean coach has signed a three-year deal with the club, and will officially start work on Monday, June 24. The ex-Malaga boss has been widely expected to fill the job since 2012 Premier League-winning boss Roberto Mancini was sacked a month ago.

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In today's Rumour Mill, Cristiano Ronaldo teases Monaco and Manchester United, Edinson Cavani's mum speaks and AVB targets a Spurs summer cleanout.

Cristiano Ronaldo 's future at Real Madrid is a source of constant speculation, and the club would find it tough to find a replacement.

Even though we are only weeks into the summer transfer window, it has already proved that it could be one of most bizarre in recent history.

The Argentine has announced his intention to leave Real Madrid this summer following reduced first-team opportunities, with Arsenal and Juventus both interested By Martin Langer Few players have been so criticised and, yet, so effective as Gonzalo Higuain at Real Madrid .

Real Madrid's French international Karim Benzema has undergone a surgical procedure in France to drain liquid from his right knee, the club said on its web site.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez indicated in an interview published on Monday that Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti remained his prime target to take over as coach.

Ahead of Sunday's meeting with Brazil, it is abundantly clear that les Bleus' problems lie in attack, with Olivier Giroud and Karim Benzema struggling for form in front of goal COMMENT By Robin Bairner Wednesday's 1-0 international friendly defeat at the hands of Uruguay was a disappointment for France, though there were certainly plenty of ... (more)

Didier Deschamps takes his youthful Les Bleus side to Porto Alegre to face the Selecao, against whom they possess a solid record, with Leandro Damiao out for the hosts Brazil are without Leandro Damiao for the visit of France to Porto Alegre, as well as the Confederations Cup, after the Internacional striker limped out of training on Thursday.

Brazil are without Leandro Damiao for the visit of France to Porto Alegre, as well as the Confederations Cup, after the Internacional striker limped out of training on Thursday.

Photograph: Tony O'Brien/Action Images Ivan Gazidis has declared that Arsenal are ready to "compete with any club in the world" as they enter a new financial era that will give them the power to sign players such as Wayne Rooney .

Les Bleus went down 1-0 in Montevideo thanks to a classy Luis Suarez goal, and the Arsenal striker believes that his side need to show similar cutting edge against Brazil France striker Olivier Giroud believes that his side were taught a "lesson in finishing" against Uruguay on Wednesday night, as Les Bleus slipped to a 1-0 friendly defeat.

The Serbian international has had a good season with his present club, scoring 10 goals from 17 Serbian Super Liga starts.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has revealed that he is open to the possibility of joining Arsenal this summer.

France coach Didier Deschamps believes Karim Benzema exemplifies the "desire" in his squad as they prepare for friendlies against Uruguay and Brazil.