The Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been arrested by police investigating an alleged plot to blackmail a fellow international in France over a sex tape.

AFP reported on its Twitter feed: “Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema under arrest over sex tape blackmail accusations, legal sources say.”

Earlier this month, the former France and Liverpool striker Djibril Cissé was detained for questioning over the case before being released by police.

Cissé protested his innocence on French television, saying he had nothing to do with the case.

He later announced his retirement from the game.

Benzema is said to have visited the premises of judicial police before being placed in custody.

(The Guardian)