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Europe return or Saudi stay? Benzema opens up on future

Europe return or Saudi stay? Benzema opens up on future

As far as Karim Benzema is concerned, the Saudi Pro League and Al-Ittihad are where he will continue to play his football despite rumors to the contrary. The Frenchman’s massive summer free transfer from Real Madrid sent Saudi fans into ecstasy. Things quickly went south for the striker in the Kingdom, despite a respectable beginning. […]

Benzema

/ 271 days ago

Europe return or Saudi stay? Benzema opens up on future

As far as Karim Benzema is concerned, the Saudi Pro League and Al-Ittihad are where he will continue to play his football despite rumors to the contrary. The Frenchman’s massive summer free transfer from Real Madrid sent Saudi fans into ecstasy. Things quickly went south for the striker in the Kingdom, despite a respectable beginning. […]

Benzema

/ 290 days ago

Major setback for Premier League as Benzema nears Saudi exit

In a major setback for Premier League clubs, Karim Benzema is nearing a transfer away from Saudi Arabia. Somewhat unexpectedly, Benzema departed Real Madrid for the Saudi Pro League last summer. Nonetheless, his experience in the Middle East has been nothing short of unpleasant. Even with 12 goals for Al-Ittihad, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner […]

Aymeric Laporte

/ 294 days ago

Saudi Pro League in turmoil: More players voice discontent

Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has become the latest player to express dissatisfaction regarding a move to the Middle East. The Spain international transferred from the European champions to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr back in August. The deal was worth around $30 million. Laporte was one of many stars to make the […]

Benzema

/ 294 days ago

No exit? Benzema's lawyer reveals reason for Al-Ittihad absence

Rumor has it that Karim Benzema is weighing his options after a frustrating six months at Al-Ittihad. Last summer, the Frenchman was widely anticipated to ink a new contract with Real Madrid. So, his decision to go on a free transfer to pursue his career in Saudi Arabia was shocking. What lured him away was […]

Chelsea

/ 299 days ago

Chelsea eyes shock swoop: Benzema and Firmino on radar

Chelsea is plotting a surprise transfer for a new striker in January, with Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino among the potential arrivals. The Stamford Bridge side has had a noted lack of goals under Mauricio Pochettino. The club signed Nicolas Jackson in the summer to be the focal point of the attack. However, the Senegalese […]

FC Porto

/ 372 days ago

Benzema's successor found: Madrid gear up for January move

While at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema went from being a backup player to a superstar, but his time with the club officially ended this summer due to his move to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia. In the summer of 2009, Real Madrid began a recruiting campaign that would forever alter the course of the club and […]

Ballon d'Or

/ 388 days ago

French senator wants Benzema stripped of Ballon d'Or

France Minister of Interior Gerald Darmanin has claimed that Karim Benzema has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. The group has been labeled by several nations as a terrorist organization. This includes Saudi Arabia, the country where Benzema currently plays club soccer for Al-Ittihad. The French official made the claims during an interview on CNews Network. […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 460 days ago

Saudi Pro League executive: Ronaldo and Benzema just the start

Fans worldwide have been taken aback by the large number of European players who have moved to Saudi Arabia during the current summer transfer window. The trend started with Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following the 2022 World Cup. During the current transfer window, several other notable players like […]

Karim Benzema

/ 524 days ago

Karim Benzema bids farewell to Real Madrid after 14 years

Real Madrid have confirmed that striker Karim Benzema will leave the club at the end of the season. The Frenchman reportedly reached an agreement with Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad and will sign a two-year deal. Illustrious Madrid career comes to an end The 35-year-old joined the Los Blancos from Lyon in 2009 and […]

Carlo Ancelotti

/ 525 days ago

Ancelotti fully expects Benzema to remain at Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that he has "no doubts" that Karim Benzema will stay with the club. There have been recent conflicting reports about the French forward's future. Nevertheless, the coach appears content that his star striker will see out his current contract. Multiple news outlets have reported that Benzema will depart […]
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Didier Deschamps

/ 609 days ago

Benzema calls Deschamps liar about World Cup departure

Karim Benzema has responded to a recent interview by Didier Deschamps about the player's departure from the World Cup. The Real Madrid striker insinuated that the France manager was not telling the truth regarding the issue. Benzema suffered a thigh injury in training three days before their start to the tournament in Qatar. Manager claims […]