It seems that singer Rihanna is ready to trust and love again, and this time she's making headlines as she spends time with European soccer player Karim Benzema. The latest, the beautiful singer apparently introduced the footballer to her nearest relatives.
In the recent weeks, the Barbadian singer was seen often spending time with Benzema in numerous occasions. TMZ first reported the incident where Rihanna was spotted with Benzema in an early date around 5 a.m. on June 2 at a 24-hour Cuban diner, Coppelia, New York.
But is Karim Benzema Rihanna's boyfriend? Here are five surprising things you need to know about the 27-year-old soccer player.
1. Benzema exchanged tweets with the singer right after the 2014 World Cup.
Rihanna is a soccer fanatic. Since Rihanna loves the game, apparently the singer-actress contacted the footballer during the 2014 World Cup after the game, where the two exchanged tweets.
Rihanna posted, "@Benzema I feel your pain right now!" Benzema on the other hand responded saying, "@Rihanna no pain, no gain, thanks for the support!"
2. The handsome Real Madrid footballer was seen getting cozy with the 'FourFive Seconds' hitmaker at the Fetty Wap concert last week in Los Angeles. An insider told PEOPLE that the new lovebirds were spotted "drinking and cuddling" and appeared to be very sweet to each other.
Incidentally after the concert, the two proceeded to a night club in Los Angeles called 10AK where they were seen having fun. The singer and rumored boyfriend also had dinner at Giorgi Baldi, an Italian restaurant in Santa Monica on Saturday night.
3. Benzema is a proud dad to a 16-month-old baby girl.
The 27-year-old soccer player has a 16-month-old daughter, Melia, with his estranged partner, Chloe De Launay. The Real Madrid player is a devoted father to Melia as seen in his many posts on his social media accounts. His daughter was born in February 2014.
4. He met Rihanna's family in Los Angeles
It seems that Rihanna can't wait any longer that she introduced the handsome soccer player to her family. She invited him and his teammates to L.A. to meet with her immediate relatives. Both parties apparently enjoyed as they spent time at Andaz Hotel and the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood.
The Real Madrid star impressed the singer by offering a bouquet of red roses he bought from a street vendor, the Independent reports.
5. He's got a modeling career.
Apart from being a soccer star, the 27-year-old stunner could have landed in another in-demand career - modeling. Benzema is a hot model of Adidas as its official ambassador. He is part of the 'There Will Be Haters' campaign.