The Zahia scandal, akin to a lurking sea serpent, threatens to ensnare unsuspecting individuals. The pivotal question remains: did Franck Ribéry and Karim Benzema engage the services of the alleged underage prostitute Zahia? Is Zahia’s claim of being a minor valid? As the trial commenced on Monday, Kamel Ramdani, a friend of Franck Ribéry, presented statements that could potentially exonerate the Bayer Munich striker.
Although Franck Ribéry and Karim Benzema are notably absent from the trial, some of their associates are present. During Tuesday’s proceedings, Kamel Ramdani, the organizer of Zahia’s trip to Munich in April 2009, delivered noteworthy testimony.
“At no point did I perceive Zahia as a prostitute. No one anticipated the unfolding events. It just happened,” he asserted, as reported by Le Parisien. Ramdani then revisited Franck Ribéry’s birthday celebration, stating, “It unfolded spontaneously. We were in high spirits, everyone had been drinking, and Franck Ribéry did not make any payments.”
Despite these assertions, Franck Ribéry faces accusations of engaging with an underage prostitute. The crucial question arises: was Ribéry aware of Zahia’s age? According to reports, Zahia, like her other clients, deceived the footballer about her age, claiming to be an adult. This deception even facilitated her solo air travel without complications. Kamel Ramdani concludes, “I confirmed she was an adult in bed.”
Interestingly, the plaintiff has already absolved Benzema. The resolution of this affair is eagerly anticipated for the peace of mind of Ribéry, who still grapples with the disappointment of the 2013 Ballon d’Or.
