News about Christian Benteke

The forward (left) was seen enjoying some down time ahead of the Copa America this summer, which will be held in the United States from June 20 to July 14. Messi, who is in the middle of the MLS season with Inter Miami, is set to feature in the competition for Argentina as he looks to build on his World Cup win in 2022 by retaining the trophy he helped his side win in 2021. He was recently snapped appearing at a children's birthday party, believed to be a friend of one of his son's, and taking part in a football match alongside team-mate and friend Luis Suarez.

Christian Benteke has tipped his former Belgium teammate Kevin De Bruyne for a move to one of MLS' LA clubs, with the Man City star out of contract next year. De Bruyne, 32, is still one of the Premier League's brightest talents but, as noted by DC United's Benteke, he's spent his entire career in Europe since debuting for Genk in 2009. 'He's 32 and he's been around in Europe for many, many years,' Benteke said on MLS' 'Extratime' show. 'I can see him at a team in LA.'

Ollie Watkins has hit back at Troy Deeney on Instagram, after the ex-Birmingham City striker claimed the Aston Villa star was 'a winger trying to be a striker'. It came after Watkins scored his 19th Premier League goal of the season - 26th in all competitions - to help Unai Emery's side tighten their grip on fourth place with a 2-0 win against Arsenal at the Emirates.  The 28-year-old has been in red hot form this season, rising up the scoring charts to become Villa's top scorer, and equal Christian Benteke's record to become the club's joint-top leading goalscorer in the Premier League. 

They all played in pickup games with MLS stars Christian Benteke, formerly of Crystal Palace and Liverpool; Lucho Acosta, USMNT defender Walker Zimmerman; and Kei Kamara. The White House organized the festival as part of Biden's administration's continuing attempt to "highlight how sports unites us, and empowers young people." 'Sport is the international language, from the excitement of the goal to the euphorium of the triumph,' said US First Lady Jill Biden, who was standing at a podium next to MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Nevaeh Burroughs, a 16-year-old D.C.. Parks and Recreation employees work in parks and recreation.

Christian Benteke, a former Liverpool and Crystal Palace striker, joked that he had been "done dirty" by EA Sports after an image of him being the same height as Lorenzo Insigne. In an image that has gone viral, the 32-year-old stands at a respectable 6ft3in, while Insigne is almost a whole foot shorter at 5ft4in, however EA Sports has shown no difference in height, although Insigne is still 5ft4in.

Christian Benteke scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season and then added an assist two minutes later as D.C. United defeated the visiting LA Galaxy 3-0 on Saturday night. Since arriving in Washington, D.C., in a trade from Vancouver last month, subordinate Cristian Dajome scored his first goal since being drafted. Mateusz Klich scored his second of the season in Washington, D.C.'s biggest margin of victory since a 4-1 home win in June of 2008.

Micah Richards discusses how close Aston Villa came to signing Emmanuel Adebayor ahead of their traumatic 2015-16 season. Richards, who had fallen out of favour at Manchester City, arrived at Villa Park in June 2015 after the club had barely escaped relegation the previous month. As Richards arrived, established players, including Fabian Delph and Christian Benteke, moved to Manchester City and Liverpool, respectively, but the club was still in the market looking to expand their squad for the next season.

In acrobatic fashion, Christian Benteke doubled DC United's lead against Charlotte FC, who converted a bicycle kick against Charlotte FC after the team defeated Charlotte FC at home. After teammate Andy Najar lumped a ball into the box, Derrick Williams won a header against Benteke, the goal was scored in the 75th minute. Harrison Afful of Charlotte had the ball first, but his header was barely ahead of Benteke, and the former Crystal Palace striker adjusted his body to get in the air and score with the overhead kick.

Wayne Rooney, the D.C. United manager, has said that he wants newly signed midfielder Mateus Klich to have a major and immediate impact in MLS. Rooney brought in former Crystal Palace striker and Belgian international Christian Benteke, as well as Greek international Taxi Fountas, after winning over Washington, D.C. last season. I spoke about it a lot, many times last season,' Rooney said, referring to the Klich signing shortly after it was announced.'

Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri (centre) wrote himself into the history books on Sunday by smashing the record for the Premier League's youngest player, aged 15 to 181 days. On his debut, the England under-17 international managed a minute of action, and although he barely got a touch on the ball, it's a day he'll never forget. Izzy Brown (left), Harvey Elliott (bottom right) and Jose Baxter (top right) are among the other youngsters to feature in the top 10 youngest Premier League players of all time, so what happened to them all?

After new signing Christian Benteke's missed a second-half penalty, DC United was resigned to a goalless deadlock against Colorado Rapids. The striker signed for United nearly a month ago and was waiting for his work visa to be processed, but Wayne Rooney's turbulent start began on Sunday. In the first five minutes, Benteke had a couple of good scoring opportunities. He attempted to score on headers both times. One attempt was blocked, and the other went to the left of the goal.

Benteke's brother was signed by the USL Championship team on Sunday, just four weeks after his brother was released for Wayne Rooney's floundering MLS team. Following a stint with FC Wegberg-Beeck in the German fourth class, Benteke joins the Virginia-based club. For Oldham, Germany, Cyprus, and England, as well as Crystal Palace, the 27-year-old journeyman has competed in his homeland Belgium, Germany, Cyprus, and England.

Benteke, who saw his first DC appearance postponed almost a month due to a work visa, played 17 minutes after flying straight to New York to speak with the team the day before. The former Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace man didn't have to step foot in Washington, D.C., or train with his colleagues, but he was still able to contribute to a much-needed victory. According to MLSsoccer.com, he was on a long flight yesterday, he hadn't been on the team, and he wasn't trained, and I'm so excited and delighted that he's tonight.'

Christian Benteke (left), the United States' youngest signing, as well as fellow Designated Player Carlos Vela, Javier Hernandez, Gonzalo Hiri, and Xherdan Shaqiri, must be on hand to impress him. What links all of them? Having participated in the Premier League, the most competitive and prestigious in the world. And Benteke has scored more than 45 of the 4,535 players in the tournament's 30-year history. Eden Hazard, Fernando Torres, Carlos Tevez, Eric Cantona, Luis Suarez, and a certain Mr. David Beckham have all set goals there, with none less than legendary Dutchman Dennis Bergkamp. So Benteke, who has been signed to Crystal Palace, has extensive experience and a solid goalscoring pedigree (inset) at the top level. However, at 31, his best years are behind him, and Palace isn't all about straightforward sailing, with a string of niggly injuries and years of frustration and goal droughts. With Benteke leaving the Eagles as the third-choice striker, it's certainly a gamble for Wayne Rooney's DC United, but perhaps now is the right time to take a chance on the signing (right). Sportsmail examines whether Benteke will be a success in the US capital and explores whether he is the one to turn the Black-and-Reds' season around.

On August 5, the Belgium national's signing was announced, but it was pending the P1 visa's approval. Big Ben received his visa in London Tuesday morning and boarded a flight to New York. Rooney, the DC United general manager, is reported to be 'aim[ing] to play him 20 minutes.' DC United and Benteke must perform his best and secure their spot in the Belgian national team for seven games in the MLS season.

Even as they snapped their nearly month-long scoring drought, the team couldn't hold on long enough to win points against Atlanta United. A Ravel Morrison goal in the 47' opened the scoring, while an Ola Kamara goal in the 55' broke a deadlock to make it 2-1. However, that was all they could do, and Atlanta beat DC 3-2 in eight minutes, with two goals in eight minutes.

In this case, DC United did exactly what fans had expected to seeing them do this season, and unfortunately, they're losing... in this case very badly. DC defeated the MLS Eastern Conference's top Philadelphia Union 6-0. United's defeat is the fifth straight loss and seventh in the last eight games. Wayne Rooney's first managerial role at United knew he had long road ahead of him to create something out of MLS's worst squad.

For Washington sports fans, this isn't a year to recall. In fact, it's a year that some people can't wait to get out of. So far, the capital has had a miserable 2022, from baseball to basketball, not forgetting soccer. However, some squads haven't been as bad as others, and for those that haven't been, there are signs of life even amid a tough run of form. Sportsmail looks at why everything has gone wrong.

After signing for Wayne Rooney's DC United, Christian Benteke has arrived in the country's capital to a lot of hype. Although some onlookers were shocked to see him leave the Premier League for the MLS, Benteke expressed his excitement for the change and why he crossed the Atlantic.

On Saturday night, Wayne Rooney's DC United were defeated 1-0 by the New England Revolution, leaving the club stranded seven points adrift at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. DC lost to Washington after Carles Gil, the former Aston Villa midfielder, scored in just the 18th minute at the Gillette Stadium, giving Rooney his second defeat since returning to Washington as coach. However, Rooney's staff may have signs of life, despite whispering it to the world.

Many at his old club wished him well in his new venture as Christian Benteke's career is set to begin. Benteke has recently signed a two-and-a-half year deal to play for the struggling DC United. The Belgian striker has spent the past decade in the Premier League, with stints at Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace.

According to sources, Marquee MLS signing Christian Benteke has touched down in the nation's capital as he prepares to begin life under Wayne Rooney at DC United. According to one source, the Belgian international will make his debut against Philadelphia on August 20. Benteke will undergo a 'orientation' with the club involving meetings and light workouts before returning to Africa for a short time.