Romance rumours surrounding Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema and global superstar Rihanna continue to rumble as the pair were spotted together for a third time this month.

The duo have been photographed partying in New York and in Los Angeles in the last few weeks.

This time, the pair were pictured together in a car, which took them to Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, and according to Us Weekly, the couple are enjoying seeing each other, but they are not officially dating.

Benzema has been in the United States for an end-of-season break, but is expected to return to Madrid for pre-season training next month.