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Israel Vazquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46

Israel Vazquez, the Mexican fighter who won three bantamweight world titles, has died at 46. You will always be ‘El Magnifico.’” Vazquez debuted in 1995 and will be most remembered for his four fights against countryman Rafael Márquez from 2007-10. Vazquez won the vacant IBF super bantmanweight title in 2004 against Jose Luis Valbuena and successfully defended it twice. In …

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1 month ago

Israel Vázquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Israel Vázquez, the Mexican fighter who won three bantamweight world titles, has died at 46. You will always be ‘El Magnifico.’” Vázquez debuted in 1995 and will be most remembered for his four fights against countryman Rafael Márquez from 2007-10. Vázquez won the vacant IBF super bantmanweight title in 2004 against Jose Luis Valbuena and successfully defended …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Philippines jeepneys: Will the loud, colorful vehicles soon disappear from the roads?

CNN

CNN — They rattle through neighborhoods all over the Philippines decked out in gaudy hand-painted liveries featuring everything from the Virgin Mary to NBA stars, shuttling millions of people on their daily commutes to the tune of blaring horns and rumbling engines. But Mar Valbuena, chairman of transport group Manibela, said police attempted to stall jeepney drivers from joining that …

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2 years ago

‘I’ve written my story’: Karim Benzema hints at international retirement from France

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Karim Benzema has strongly suggested that he will …

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2 years ago

Philippine Communist Party founder Sison dies in exile at 83

Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines — Jose Maria Sison, the founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, whose armed wing has been waging one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies, has died. Sison died peacefully late Friday after two weeks of confinement in a hospital in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the party’s spokesman, Marco Valbuena, said in a statement on Saturday. Vice President Sara Duterte, …

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2 years, 1 month ago

France’s Benzema out of FIFA World Cup 2022 with thigh tear

The Hindu

FIFA World Cup Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training on Saturday. "After hurting the quadriceps on his left thigh the Real Madrid striker is forced to give up on taking part in the …

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2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: I don't just think about scoring, says France striker Karim Benzema ahead of tournament opener

India Today

2022 Balon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has said that he doesn’t just think about scoring while he is on the pitch. Benzema was adjudged the best player of the year and was called up for France’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. While collecting his Ballon d’Or, Benzema looked back at the time when he wasn’t selected …

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2 years, 7 months ago

France’s Benzema drops appeal over sex-tape conviction

The Hindu

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has dropped his appeal against a conviction for complicity in blackmail in a sex-tape case that rocked French football, French media reported on Saturday. The Versailles court gave Benzema a one-year suspended jail sentence and a fine of EUR 75,000 in last year’s trial, convicting him of involvement in an attempt to blackmail …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Real Madrid relying on Benzema; unfazed by guilty verdict

The Hindu

Karim Benzema and the teams that employ him appear unfazed by his guilty verdict for having played a part in the sex tape blackmail plot against a former France teammate. Hours after the conviction by a Versailles court on Wednesday, Benzema helped Real Madrid clinch a spot in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase for a 25th consecutive season by …

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3 years, 1 month ago

France’s Benzema gets 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape case

Al Jazeera

Real Madrid forward was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international teammate. A French court has given Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema a one-year suspended sentence for complicity in a bid to blackmail his former France teammate, Mathieu Valbuena, with a sex tape. The prosecution had called for Benzema, who was one of five people …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Prosecutor requests suspended jail term for Real's Benzema according to media reports

The Hindu

French prosecutors have recommended that Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema be handed a 10-month suspended jail term for complicity in the attempted blackmail of his former France international teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape, AFP news agency and BFM television reported on Thursday. Prosecutors allege that Benzema, who has denied wrongdoing, encouraged Valbuena to pay a suspected group of …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema trial: Prosecutors call for Real Madrid star to be handed 10-month suspended sentence

Daily Mail

Prosecutors in Karim Benzema's trial over an alleged attempt to blackmail former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape have called for the Real Madrid player to be handed a 10-month suspended sentence and a €75,000 fine. Investigators allege that Benzema encouraged Valbuena to pay a group of alleged blackmailers in order to keep the sexually explicit tape out …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema goes on trial for Valbuena sex tape case

The Hindu

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema goes on trial in France on Wednesday accused of complicity in the attempted blackmail of former international teammate Mathieu Valbuena in a case known as the "sex tape affair". Benzema then called his childhood friend Karim Zenati, who was by then acting as an intermediary for the alleged blackmailers, and told him in a conversation …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Tottenham, Arsenal and Inter Milan can offer Barcelona hope of Champions League progression

Daily Mail

Just when Barcelona fans thought their beloved club could not sink any deeper into the mud, Benfica humbled them 3-0 on Wednesday night. Defeats by Bayern Munich and the Portuguese outfit have seen Barcelona lose their opening two Champions League games and they are rooted to the bottom of Group E. Ronald's Koeman job is on the line after Barcelona's …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Benzema, Giroud star in France's win over Switzerland

The Hindu

The World Champions France takes on Switzerland in the Round-of-16 stage of the European Championship on Monday for a place in the quarterfinals. READ | On the other hand, Switzerland finished third in Group A but will be buoyed by Xherdan Shaqiri's brace in the 3-1 win over Turkey in its last game. France will bank on past history of …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Karim Benzema admits his exile from France was 'morally tough' but is 'focused to the max' on Euros

Daily Mail

Karim Benzema has admitted his exile from the French national team was 'morally hard' but is keen to draw a line under his contentious relationship with the team ahead of his return. The 33-year-old striker had been cast aside by manager Didier Deschamps since 2015 following his alleged role in the sex-tape blackmail of former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena. But …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Karim Benzema recalled by France for delayed Euro 2020

Al Jazeera

Karim Benzema has been named in France’s provisional Euro 2020 squad, giving the Real Madrid striker an international recall after a five-and-a-half-year absence over his alleged role in a blackmail plot. The 33-year-old has not played for France since October 2015, but is now set to line up alongside World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann at the delayed …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Benzema to stand trial in October for alleged blackmail

The Hindu

Karim Benzema will face trial in October for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena over a sex tape, the Versailles prosecutor's office said on Tuesday. Benzema will stand trial from Oct. 20-22 on the charge of complicity in attempted blackmail. READ| UEFA to lift 30% COVID limit on crowds for bigger audience at Euro Benzema, the …

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4 years ago

Real Madrid's Zidane backs Benzema following charge in sex tape case

The Hindu

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backed forward Karim Benzema after he was charged by French prosecutors with being complicit in a conspiracy to blackmail his former France team mate Matthieu Valbuena in a case linked to a sex tape. READ| "I support him completely, these aren't easy situations," Zidane told a news conference ahead of Saturday's La Liga trip …

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4 years ago

Karim Benzema to stand trial in ‘sex tape’ case

Associated Press

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema will face trial for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena in a “sex tape” scandal, the Versailles prosecutor’s office said Thursday. Benzema is suspected of having pressured his former national team teammate to pay blackmailers who threatened to reveal an intimate video in which Valbuena featured. The 33-year-old Benzema, the most …

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4 years ago

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case

Al Jazeera

The French forward is accused of trying to blackmail former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena in 2015. Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema will face trial for complicity in an attempt to blackmail in a case linked to a sex tape featuring his former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena, French prosecutors said. The 33-year-old Benzema, one of the most talented French forwards of …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Ahmed Hassan late strike gives Olympiakos 1-0 win over Marseille Olympiakos 1-0 win over Marseille

The Hindu

A stoppage time goal by substitute Ahmed Hassan gave Olympiakos Piraeus a 1-0 win over 1993 European Cup winner Olympique Marseille in its Champions League Group C match on Wednesday. Hassan, who came on for Giorgos Masouras in the 84th minute, headed home an inch-perfect cross by former Marseille forward Mathieu Valbuena after a dominant Olympiakos had missed a string …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Benzema hits out at continued French exile

The Hindu

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane had made the case for striker Karim Benzema to return to the France national team based on form. Benzema has told French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet he and he alone will decide when the time to end his international retirement will come. Le Graet told French radio that Benzema’s adventure with the French …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Karim Benzema lashes out at French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet, says he alone will decide on his international future

Firstpost

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has told French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet he and he alone will decide when the time to end his international career has come. Madrid: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has told French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet he and he alone will decide when the time to end his international career has …

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Israel Vazquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46

Israel Vázquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46

Philippines jeepneys: Will the loud, colorful vehicles soon disappear from the roads?

‘I’ve written my story’: Karim Benzema hints at international retirement from France

Philippine Communist Party founder Sison dies in exile at 83

France’s Benzema out of FIFA World Cup 2022 with thigh tear

FIFA World Cup: I don't just think about scoring, says France striker Karim Benzema ahead of tournament opener

France’s Benzema drops appeal over sex-tape conviction

Real Madrid relying on Benzema; unfazed by guilty verdict

France’s Benzema gets 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape case

Prosecutor requests suspended jail term for Real's Benzema according to media reports

Karim Benzema trial: Prosecutors call for Real Madrid star to be handed 10-month suspended sentence

Karim Benzema goes on trial for Valbuena sex tape case

Tottenham, Arsenal and Inter Milan can offer Barcelona hope of Champions League progression

Watch: Benzema, Giroud star in France's win over Switzerland

Karim Benzema admits his exile from France was 'morally tough' but is 'focused to the max' on Euros

Karim Benzema recalled by France for delayed Euro 2020

Benzema to stand trial in October for alleged blackmail

Real Madrid's Zidane backs Benzema following charge in sex tape case

Karim Benzema to stand trial in ‘sex tape’ case

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case

Ahmed Hassan late strike gives Olympiakos 1-0 win over Marseille Olympiakos 1-0 win over Marseille

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Benzema hits out at continued French exile

Karim Benzema lashes out at French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet, says he alone will decide on his international future