Inherently, every person, regardless of their standing, possesses the freedom to join an organization of their preference, provided that group legitimately accepts them. Nevertheless, affiliating with an illicit organization is a matter of great concern and is a clear violation of the laws established by the respective governments.
The French Interior Minister has stated unequivocally that Karim Benzema, who recently joined the Saudi Pro League has ‘a relationship’ with The Muslim Brotherhood, an organization that has been branded a terrorist group by several countries. Hence, another top politician has called for severe penalties if the allegations are confirmed.
French senator urges stripping Benzema’s Ballon d’Or over allegations
In conformity with French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin’s remarks on the involvement of Karim Benzema with the terrorist group known as the Muslim Brotherhood, more opposition to the former Real Madrid striker has emerged.
The French Interior Minister has stated categorically that Karim Benzema has ‘a relationship’ with The Muslim Brotherhood, an organization that has been declared a terrorist group by several countries worldwide.
This revelation, or rather accusation by a high-ranking politician such as the French Minister, came as a shock to many in light of Karim Benzema’s status and influence in the football world. Unsurprisingly so, the statement has sparked a lot of reactions from people around the world; the accusation led to the WestandwithKarimBenzema hashtag on X.
Valerie Boyer, senator for Les Republicains, Bouches-du-Rhone, has also weighed in strongly on the matter. The senator has called for harsh measures against Karim Benzema if the allegations against him are confirmed to be true.
He has asked that the Ballon d’Or award conferred on the striker be stripped of him in a lengthy statement;
“If the statements of the Minister of the Interior are true, we must consider sanctions against Karim Benzema,” said Boyer.
He continued further, saying, “An initially symbolic sanction would be to strip the Ballon d’Or from him. Finally, we must request the loss of nationality. We cannot accept that a dual French national, internationally known, can dishonour and even betray his country in this way.”
How many Champions League titles has Benzema won for Real Madrid?
Karim Benzema’s latest Champions League victory happened in 2022 before he left Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid’s win in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final saw Karim Benzema, Dani Carvajal, and Luka Modrić achieve five Champions League victories, matching their former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.
Cristiano Ronaldo was the first player to win five Champions League titles. He lifted the trophy first in 2008 with Manchester United, and he continued at Real Madrid, winning four others in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Following the spectacular season Karim Benzema had, both in the Champions League and domestic leagues, the French soccer superstar was crowned the king of football winning the Ballon d’Or award.
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