Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad are reportedly interested in a European star who played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, as they look to compete with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his official season debut on August 19 when Al-Nassr faces Al-Ittihad in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup semifinal, beginning another chapter in his storied career.

Ahead of the Saudi Super Cup semifinals between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, former teammate Karim Benzema addressed his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

A high-scoring Saudi Pro League forward, who has been sharing the stage with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, is now being linked with a dramatic return to European play.

Karim Benzema’s journey in Saudi Arabia has mirrored a classic soccer redemption arc — from maligned megastar to title-winning talisman.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the world’s highest-paid athlete for the third consecutive year, as revealed in Forbes' 2025 rankings. But where does Lionel Messi stand in this latest financial face-off?

In a league now famed for its galaxy of aging European stars, one former Premier League icon arrived in Saudi Arabia with great expectations, only to find himself eclipsed by the blinding light of two towering figures—Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema shared the spotlight once again — but only one of the former Real Madrid stars seized the moment. In a pulsating clash at Al-Awwal Park on Wednesday, Al-Ittihad completed a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Al-Nassr.

Looking to secure the 2024–25 Saudi Pro League title with Al Ittihad, Karim Benzema has set the record straight on his Golden Boot race with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has done it again. The Portuguese superstar silenced the pre-match bravado of Al Kholood’s Myziane Maolida, scoring his 19th goal of the season to power Al-Nassr to victory in their latest Saudi Pro League fixture.

For the first time, Karim Benzema has broken his silence on why he left Real Madrid and moved to the Saudi Pro League, where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays.

Karim Benzema's reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo's claim of being the "best ever" has gone viral. In a video interview, Benzema's facial expression and measured response created a significant contrast to Ronaldo's more direct assertion. Benzema diplomatically disagreed, highlighting the subjective nature of such claims.

Karim Benzema has enjoyed a successful spell in the Saudi Pro League, scoring 33 goals in 52 appearances for Al-Ittihad. His current tally of 15 goals in the Saudi top-flight places him just one goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the top scorer award, highlighting his continued ability to perform at a high level despite his age (37).

Liga MX giants Monterrey are looking to make an ambitious move in the transfer market by pursuing French striker Karim Benzema, with the help of his former Real Madrid teammate, Sergio Ramos.

While Real Madrid is currently focused on the most important phase of the season, preparations for the 2025-26 campaign are already in full swing. One detail has particularly caught the attention of fans—the new kit designs.