Benzema's personal life and controversies have often made headlines, impacting his career and public image.
Mathieu Valbuena Sextape Case
October 2021
Benzema faced a trial in the Mathieu Valbuena sextape case, with the Versailles prosecutor's office requesting a ten-month suspended prison sentence and a 75,000 euro fine.
Solidarity with Gaza Victims
October 2023
Benzema expressed solidarity with the victims of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, leading to accusations of ties with the Muslim Brotherhood and calls for him to be stripped of French citizenship and the Ballon d'Or.