FRANCE TURNS THEIR BACK ON BENZEMA
The slightly expected hit arose from his alleged inclusion in a plot to blackmail France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena. He was therefore suspended from France-duty in December giving a hint that his presence in the games this year holds a less possibility.
"Last month, some legal restrictions were liftedover the 28-year-old making contact with Valbuena, meaning he could play for France.
An investigating judge lifted the restraining order keeping Benzema and Lyon playmaker Valbuena apart, but the prosecutor appealed. That was dismissed in March." - BBC Sports
The FFF taking to heart the spirit of unity and athletic performance also said they weren't the perfect factors to judge on.
Regardless to this, Noel De Graet(FFF President) and Didier Deschamps made this decision of not including Benzema in the tournament.
Before the decision, Benzema wrote on his Facebook page: "Whatever happens... Once a Blue, always a Blue!" and posted a video showing some of his 27 international goals.
He played in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg as Madrid overturned a two-goal first leg deficit to knock out Wolfsburg 3-2.
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