Sounds like Rihanna’s summer romance is heating up! A source tells E! News that the 27-year-old pop star and soccer star Karim Benzema are still going strong. The couple was first romantically linked in early June after they were spotted enjoying a morning meal in NYC following a late night of clubbing. Insiders add that the two have a great time together and are taking things slow. They have an amazing connection and always have a wonderful time when they are together. The source adds that Rihanna appreciates how the 27-year-old soccer player understands her hectic schedule and gives her the space she needs. Rihanna and Benzema also share a mutual appreciation for their respective professions. The source says that the “Diamonds” beauty is a fan of both Benzema’s passion for hard work and soccer, noting that the couple supports each other and stays in contact when they are apart through text and phone calls.
