Problems with justice: Benzema, Mendy and the players accused of crimes

The career of a footballer is usually highlighted by the great qualities that they show within a field, although sometimes some became protagonists in other types of news. Around the world, there are many cases of players who committed fouls against the law and that this caused them legal problems. Here we list the most popular conflicts.

Karim Benzema (Real Madrid): One of the most resounding controversies in recent years was starred by the ‘Cat’, due to his actions against Mathieu Valbuena, his teammate in the France team (2015). As it was known, the forward was part of the group that blackmailed the wheel often not to broadcast his intimate video.

The case had a great impact after the disclosure of audios and other evidence that left Benzema in a bad way. Justice has followed its usual conduct, but the resolution of Valbuena’s complaint has not yet been defined and the trial is still underway. Recall that the scorer was left out of his team for almost six years due to this event and this 2021 his return was consummated.

Benjamin Mendy (Manchester City): The left-back is currently being held in the Altcourse prison, after being denounced for crimes of rape and sexual assault by two women over 16 years of age. The jury trial is scheduled to begin in January next year.

The Frenchman is outcast from the powerful England club until what happened can be resolved.

Lucas Hernández (Bayern Munich): The French defenseman was sentenced to prison a few days ago, after breaking the restraining order he had regarding his girlfriend. The couple made a trip to the United States for vacations and they got married, but, at the same time, they broke justice.

The footballer presented an appeal to the Court to avoid going to jail, but he only has until October 28 to receive a positive response. That day the voluntary submission order will expire and your situation will get complicated.

Rubén Semedo (Olympiacos): In August of this year, the Portuguese defenseman was arrested at his home when he was accused of raping a minor under 17 years of age. However, he was released a few days after posting bail, although it was known that the plaintiff did not show signs of abuse in the rigorous examinations. For now, he remains on his team, although he has not played this season.