PHOTOS: Karim Benzema ‘dating’ Rihanna

The singer and her Real Madrid star beau were pictured in a car together on Saturday night as they arrived at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica.

While RiRi wore bright red lippy to match her flame-coloured hair, and an all-black outfit, she stood out in the backseat but failed to smile.

Meanwhile the footballer wore a denim jacket and white t-shirt as he appeared to chat to her while making their way past photographers.

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While the pair are yet to confirm romance rumors, it’s the second time they have been snapped together in so many days.

The star enjoyed a night at 1OAK nightclub in West Hollywood on Thursday night with footy ace Karim also in attendance.

RiRi was later pictured leaving the club through a back exit and jumping into a car with her entourage.

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Meanwhile, striker Karim left through a crowded front exit.

According to Us Weekly magazine, the pair are enjoying each other’s company but are not official just yet.

A source said: “She’s not officially dating him.”

Tongues first started wagging the pair could be more than just friends when they were spotted dining together at 24-hour restaurant Coppelia in New York last week.

We have contacted the star’s reps for comment.

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