Overview

• Speaking on RMC Sport's Rothen s'enflamme on October 9, Mathieu Valbuena said he has not spoken again with Karim Benzema and described himself as not resentful.
• Valbuena added that he would not vacation with Benzema but said he has respect and considers the matter behind him.
• He said the affair cost him further national-team call-ups, after finishing with 52 caps, 6 goals, and a 2014 World Cup appearance.
• Coverage recalls that Benzema received a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €75,000 fine in the case, despite later winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or.
• At 41, Valbuena has rejoined Olympiakos with the reserve team this season and is expected to move into a youth coaching role after the campaign.