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| | Benzema for the case of Valbuena: 'This is a misunderstanding.'2.12.2015 |
Karim Benzema called 'a big misunderstanding' the case of Mathieu Valbuena.
Benzema was seriously involved in the scandal, was accused of having acted as an intermediary between a con and his teammate in the national team of France.
the French Edition 'Le Monde' published today part of the speeches of Benzema at the hearing by the Court of Justice in the case.
'I think this is a big misunderstanding. At the beginning, I wanted to inform Valbuena for a story that concerns him and tried to help him. I've experienced a similar thing and the style here is like I wanted to discuss it with him, he's my teammate.', Benzema told the Court.
Benzema also explained that he has not seen that video, contrary to the impression that is left after Valbuena talked with Karim.
Tonight, Benzema for the first time will appear on television to talk about the case. It will be on air on the French television TF1.
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