ALL POSTS TAGGED "Karim Benzema"
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/ 18 days agoFormer Real Madrid star Karim Benzema weighs in on the Kylian Mbappe-Vinicius position dilemma
With Kylian Mbappe struggling to find his place on the pitch as Vinicius Jr. occupies his natural left-wing position, former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema weighed in on the situation.
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/ 136 days agoNot Pioli nor Galtier: Al-Ittihad agree deal with ex-France boss
The managerial search at Al-Ittihad has taken several twists and turns, with the Saudi club initially close to appointing former Milan manager Stefano Pioli. However, negotiations with Pioli broke down due to internal conflicts within the club, influenced heavily by star player Karim Benzema's preferences. Stefano Pioli, who departed Milan at the end of the […]
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/ 163 days agoPlayer unions file lawsuit against FIFA regarding Club World Cup
FIFPro, the global soccer players union, has officially started legal action against FIFA. The move was triggered by the governing body's continued plans to create more matches in the calendar. However, the court case essentially centers around the 2025 Club World Cup. FIFPro currently represents around 65,000 professional players around the world. The 2025 Club […]
Benzema
/ 286 days agoEurope 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
/ 304 days agoMajor 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 […]
Benzema
/ 309 days agoNo 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
/ 313 days agoChelsea 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
/ 386 days agoBenzema'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
/ 402 days agoFrench 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. […]
Club World Cup
/ 444 days agoClub World Cup draw brings Benzema to potential Man City clash
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup draw took place on Tuesday. The continental cup champions from each of the six confederations will travel to Saudi Arabia to compete. There, they will join the defending champions of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad, as the host always has a representative in the tournament. Al-Ittihad now has Karim […]
Leagues: LaLiga
/ 464 days agoLaLiga brings on Visit Saudi as league's global sponsor
LaLiga announced a partnership with Visit Saudi, the Saudi Arabian tourism board. Visit Saudi is a familiar sponsor among soccer fans. The tourism board sponsors Lionel Messi, but it made headlines for its relationship with the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. However, LaLiga announcing a partnership with Visit Saudi is both hypocritical and ironic. LaLiga, […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 475 days agoSaudi 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 […]
Borussia Dortmund
/ 525 days agoKarim Adeyemi emerges as striking option for Real Madrid
Real Madrid are reportedly tracking Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi. Sportbild claims that the Spanish side are in fact interested in the striker and could even make a move this summer. Adeyemi only just joined Dortmund from RB Salzburg in 2022 in a deal worth around $30 million. Nevertheless, the German giants are supposedly asking […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 536 days agoMLS can't compete financially against Saudi Arabia's riches
Saudi Arabia's rise in the soccer world looks to be bad news for Major League Soccer. The North American league has typically been a quality destination for players in the autumn of their careers. For better or for worse, MLS developed that reputation as a place players go in the twilight of their playing days. […]
Karim Benzema
/ 538 days agoKarim 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 […]