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/ 561 days ago

Karim Benzema to break away from Cristiano Ronaldo: Saudi departure signals Real Madrid return—but there's a catch

This next chapter in Karim Benzema’s journey carries a twist—one that could redefine his legacy beyond the pitch.
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/ 564 days ago

French Footballer of the Year controversy: Kylian Mbappe snubbed by Real Madrid great amid growing tensions

2023-24 season by France Football, but the celebration was overshadowed by a glaring omission.
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/ 603 days ago

Former 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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/ 721 days ago

Not 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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/ 748 days ago

Player 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 […]

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/ 871 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. […]

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/ 889 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 […]

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/ 894 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 […]

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/ 898 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 […]

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/ 971 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 […]

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/ 987 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. […]

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/ 1029 days ago

Club 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 […]

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/ 1049 days ago

LaLiga 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, […]

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/ 1060 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 […]

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/ 1110 days ago

Karim 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 […]