Karim Benzema to miss Euro 2016

Karim Benzema has revealed that he will not be selected by France for this summer's European Championship.

The France striker said on Twitter on Wednesday: "Unfortunately for me and all those who have always supported me, I will not be selected for the Euros in France."
The French Football Federation shortly afterwards confirmed that the Real Madrid star, who was also left out of the 2010 World Cup squad, will not play for the national team at this year's tournament.

Benzema is facing preliminary charges of conspiracy to blackmail relating to an extortion scam over a sex tape involving France teammate Mathieu Valbuena.
Benzema was suspended indefinitely in December pending the ongoing case, and the FFF said in a statement on Wednesday that "(federation president) Noel Graet and (coach) Didier Deschamps have decided that Benzema will not be able to play at Euro 2016."
Leading politicians, such as prime minister Manuel Valls, said Benzema should not be selected for the national team.
Benzema has scored 27 goals for France in 81 appearances for the senior national side since making his debut in 2007, including at Euro 2008, Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup.