VOICED : Benzema: seleccionador cedio a parte racista de Francia

Karim Benzema's interview with a Spanish newspaper stirred controversy as he accused French coach Didier Deschamps of succumbing to racist pressures by not selecting him for Euro 2016. Although Benzema clarified he doesn't consider Deschamps racist, his comments were deemed unacceptable by the French sports minister. The controversy was further fueled by Eric Cantona's support, who suggested Deschamps excluded Benzema and another player due to their North African origins. Benzema's exclusion from the French team followed his legal issues involving a blackmail case against teammate Mathieu Valbuena.

What was the main accusation made by Karim Benzema in his interview with the Spanish press?

• That the French team is the best in Europe.

• That Deschamps succumbed to racist pressures in France.

• That Didier Deschamps is personally racist.

• That Deschamps is the best coach in France.

How did the French sports minister respond to Benzema's comments?

• He praised Benzema for his honesty.

• He agreed with Benzema's views.

• He found Benzema's comments unacceptable.

• He ignored Benzema's comments.

What did Eric Cantona suggest about Deschamps' selection decisions?

• Deschamps had no bias in his selection.

• Deschamps was influenced by the media.

• Deschamps excluded players due to their North African origins.

• Deschamps selected players based on their skills only.

What legal issue was Karim Benzema involved in?

• A match-fixing scandal.

• A blackmail case involving a teammate.

• A tax evasion case.

• A doping scandal.

Who was the teammate involved in the blackmail case with Benzema?

• Didier Deschamps

• Mathieu Valbuena

• Simas Lely

• Eric Cantona