THEY weren't quite Posh and Becks but Real Madrid's Karim Benzema used to date pop star Rihanna.
In 2015 rumours spread that the high profile duo were an item having been regularly spotted together partying into the early hours.
And although the duo were spotted enjoying each other's company in Hollywood and LA, there was one obstacle standing in the way of romance... Rihanna's ex Chris Brown.
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According to Spanish publication Don Balon Rosa, fellow pop star Brown was the real reason why the couple were never made official.
Quotes from a source close to Benzema that were reported in Don Balon said: "Rihanna loved Karim, and with him she had a lot of fun.
"But she told him she did not want to break his heart, and she confessed that she'll always love Chris Brown.
"Rihanna said it was difficult to compete."
Benzema's mind will be solely focused on Madrid's Champions League semi-final clash with neighbours Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Zinedine Zidane's side head into the second-leg with a 3-0 aggregate lead and will face Juventus in the final if they can get through the tie.
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