Karim Benzema has welcomed a trial date being set for his alleged blackmailing of former France team-mate Matthieu Valbuena.
The Real Madrid striker has not played for France since 2015, when he was accused of extorting Valbuena over a sex tape in which the then-Marseille player appeared.
On Tuesday, the Versailles prosecutor's office confirmed that Benzema will face trial from October 20-22.
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Benzema reacted to the trial date being set on his Instagram story, saying: "Yes, finally, let's go. Let the masquerade end forever."