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Friday Links: Benzema Admits Turning Down United

by Richard Lewington July 10, 2009

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Just a few news stories that caught my interest over the last couple of days. Enjoy!

Karim Benzema admits turning down Manchester United and Barcelona
Jonathan Wilson’s article on the ties that existed between Romanian secret police and Dinamo Bucharest
Ever think your video game managerial skills would make you a good boss of a real team? Think again!
Tired of the same old names in the silly season rumours? Try these 50 alternate transfer targets (Thanks to The Footy Blog‘s Joe Ross for that one.)

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Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Benzema’s Al Hilal affected as AFC switches Champions League to single-leg knockouts

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr and Karim Benzema's Al Hilal face a change of plans in their season schedules as the AFC switches the Champions League knockouts to single-leg games.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League title dream takes another major hit after injury update, and Karim Benzema of Al-Hilal is at the heart of it

An injury to the Portuguese legend has left Al-Nassr vulnerable at a critical moment in the championship race, while developments involving Benzema have suddenly shifted momentum elsewhere.

Cristiano Ronaldo watches closely as Al-Nassr makes key call on Inigo Martinez’s future after defender matches Karim Benzema’s Al-Hilal goal tally

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to learn the fate of one of his most important teammates as Al-Nassr moves closer to a major decision regarding Spanish defender Inigo Martinez.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr receive Saudi Pro League title boost as Karim Benzema injury confirmed: Al-Hilal reveals timeline for his absence

As Al-Nassr surges to the top of the Saudi Pro League and Al-Hilal attempts to keep pace, the rivalry between the two former Real Madrid icons has taken on a new dimension, as the balance of power may be shifting at a decisive moment in the season.