Karim Benzema’s trial with four other defendants starts at Versailles

FILE PHOTO: French soccer player Mathieu Valbuena and his lawyer Didier Domat answer questions to journalists during a break in the trial of Real Madrid soccer team player Karim Benzema and other defendants, on charges of involvement in an alleged attempt to blackmail Valbuena over a sex tape almost five years ago, at the Versailles courthouse, near Paris, France, October 20, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier