Benzema learns to dive... and could pay the penalty

FORWARD WENT PARACHUTING IN DUBAI

Karim Benzema could face disciplinary action from Real Madrid after going skydiving during his holidays in Dubai.
There is bound to be fierce debate within the club about what, if any, measures to take.

Elite athletes are not supposed to do certain extreme sports, least of all in the middle of the season, and in some cases they are even barred from doing so contractually.

A code of conduct in place at the Bernabéu expressly lists certain activities considered too dangerous for the players to be involved in.

Asier Illarramendi was punished by Real last term for going bull running dressed as Batman in his native Basque Country. The midfielder later issued an apology.

Meanwhile, Iker Casillas was once disciplined for travelling by scooter - a vehicle deemed high-risk by the club, despite hardly reaching dizzying speeds - together with Sara Carbonero.

Going back even further, 15 years ago club legend Raúl - a big bullfighting fan and close friend of famous matador Enrique Ponce - was fined for swinging the cape in front of calves during an amateur bullfighting spectacle organised by then Spain coach José Antonio Camacho.