The story between France and Karim Benzema has been hectic to say the least. It all started in 2010 with “the Zahia affair”, during which the 37-year-old striker was prosecuted with other internationals for having recourse to an escort girl, when it was minor. His adventure in the French team had still obscured with his indictment in the blackmail case at the Sextape exerted on Mathieu Valbuena. The Ballon d'Or 2022 was also in the sights of the political class, which regularly reproached him for his lack of patriotism, especially reason that he did not sing the Marseillaise. Heresy for Romain Molina.
“Benzema is tax patriot, unlike many, thus recalled the independent journalist during an interview with Aloha News. First of all, Benzema is the 69. There is no more Lyonnais than Karim Benzema. (…) Besides, he did a lot for the Bron club (the city where he grew up, editor's note). He didn't want it to be known. The balloons, the jerseys, all that … for me, Karim Benzema is the 69, really! »»
“Benzema is tax patriot unlike many”
“He has an exceptional careerhe continued. HAS One given moment we were looking for the little beast for nothing. You have to stop … Well, its Tupac puzzles I find it ridiculous, but we give importance to something that shouldn't even have it. For the rest, he has never been a problem. You are not doing ten or twelve years in Real Madrid (14 in reality, note) if you are a shit. As strong as you are. And again, Benzema has not spit in France. »»
And Romain Molina concludes with a question: “ Who is the most patriotic between the one who pays his taxes in France while he works abroad or the elected representative of the Republic who hits the body and who then comes to sing the Marseillaise our hand on our hearts? Who is the most patriotic? I have my little idea … “
