Valbuena’s testimony: Benzema ‘lied’ and ‘scared’ him in sex-tape blackmail scandal Mathieu Valbuena said that France teammate Karim Benzema “lied” and “scared” him over a sex-tape blackmail bid, according to testimony published Monday. The account given by the Lyon midfielder, reported by Le Monde newspaper, highlighted tensions even though Valbuena said Sunday he would be ready to play with … [Read more...]
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2015 Reviews: Stewart-Haas Racing
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The Specialists: LouWillVille In Los Angeles
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2015 College Football Playoff National Championship odds and picks: Most think … – SB Nation
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Messi widely tipped to regain FIFA Ballon d’Or
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