French MP wants Benzema off national team for spitting after anthem
Karim Benzema can't seem to catch a break these days.
Weeks after he was charged for his alleged involvement in the sex tape blackmail scandal involving French teammate Mathieu Valbuena, a French member of parliament has called for his permanent removal from the French national team.
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MP Nadine Morano was disgusted by the Real Madrid forward's actions following the French national anthem ahead of El Clasico, when Benzema was seen spitting after the playing of La Marseillaise.
Morano demanded the 28-year-old be omitted from representing the country on the international level after perceiving his actions to be disrespectful.
Karim Benzema plus jamais en Équipe de France ! https://t.co/PO6XTTdvOV pic.twitter.com/9Qz5A0wu2M
— Nadine Morano (@nadine__morano) November 23, 2015
While it's impossible to know Benzema's intention, it seems safe to assume he meant no disrespect considering the messages he posted in the days after the terrorist attacks in Paris:
Thanks to people throughout the world for supporting France in such a moment of tragedy and sadness #PrayForParis #ANGFRA #NousSommesUnis
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) November 17, 2015
Minute de silence. #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/tSxTbFd7r5
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) November 16, 2015
Une pensée pour les victimes et leurs familles #PrayForParis #triste pic.twitter.com/uueYs4uKLK
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) November 14, 2015