Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad
Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday.
Another Ballon d’Or winner headed to Saudi Pro League?
According to ESPN, Real Madrid captain and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires to join Saudi side Al Ittihad.
Benzema disputes ‘liar’ Deschamps’ claim over World Cup fitness
Karim Benzema has responded to Didier Deschamps’ claim that the striker told him “he wouldn’t have been ready” to play at the World Cup because of an injury by implying the France coach was a “liar”.
Ballon d’Or winner set to miss the World Cup
Ballon d’Or winner, Karim Benzema has been ruled out of France’s World Cup title defense. The striker picked up a thigh injury in training, adding to the long list of Les Bleu’s injury woes.
Watch: Benzema accepts his Ballon d’Or accolade
Karim Benzema became the oldest player to win the Ballon d’Or in 66 years. This comes after an outstanding season for the Frenchman where he led Real Madrid to LaLiga and Champions League glory as the top goalscorer in both competitions.
Watch: Lewandowski scores outrageous backheel
Watch as Veteran star strikers Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema both hit doubles on Sunday in contrasting victories for Barcelona and LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.
Watch: Why Benzema won Uefa Player of the Year
Karim Benzema was deservedly named Uefa’s men’s Player of the Year award on Thursday evening. Watch as we take a look back at his 2021/22 season.
Benzema and Putellas win UEFA player of the year prizes
Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas were rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men’s and women’s player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday.
Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt to win fifth Uefa Super Cup
Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and a fifth Uefa Super Cup on Wednesday.
Lewandowski, Benzema set for duel in Vegas ‘Clasico’
Barcelona take on Real Madrid in a pre-season Clasico friendly in Las Vegas on Saturday that promises to offer a glimpse into the future of the Spanish giants’ iconic rivalry.