News about Karim Benzema

The forward (pictured) spent 14 years in Spain as a Madrid player, winning countless titles with his accolades highlighted by a Ballon d'Or win in 2022, just months prior to his departure from the club. He joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in the summer, penning a three-year contract thought to be worth £86million-a-season, with the Frenchman joining the division champions. All has not gone to plan so far, with Benzema already slating his team-mates and clashing with manager Marcelo Gallardo in his short stint at the club.

Having won the Saudi Pro League last season, Benzema's side have struggled this term, sitting fourth in the league and losing 4-1 in the Super Cup on Thursday. Benzema has scored 13 goals in 28 games, however, with nine in 20 coming in league action after joining the division on the back of 14 years and five Champions League titles with Real Madrid. There have been reports of unrest with Benzema regarding his move to the Middle East, though he has continued to play for his new side despite failing to reach the levels of performance he showed in Spain.

Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah was lashed twice after confronting the unnamed individual and throwing water in their direction. Tensions then boiled over as several of Hamdallah's team-mates rushed over. Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante both started for Al-Ittihad but were helpless to prevent the Saudi Pro League side from slumping to a 4-1 defeat by Al-Hilal. Hamdallah appeared to bear the brunt of frustration from the stands despite scoring the equaliser on 21 minutes and was later targeted by one irate spectator. As the forward made his way off the pitch, he appeared to hear the abuse being hurled his way and reacted by dousing the supporter in water from his bottle. Incredibly, the supporter then pulled out a whip before hitting out at Hamdallah.

Karim Benzema has sluggish for his Al-Ittihad teammates for not helping him in the aftermath of his three-month goal drought. The former Real Madrid forward was the Saudi Pro League's marquee signing last season, after arriving from the Spanish giants on a free transfer. The Frenchman, who signed a three-year contract with the club, hasn't been able to reach the same heights as in his final years at Madrid.

Karim Benzema, the former Real Madrid striker, was reunited with his old coach Jose Mourinho on Friday. Both Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou were present in Saudi Arabia to see Anthony Joshua defeat Francis Ngannou. Benzema, a Saudi Arabian footballer, Al-Ittihad, expressed a warm embrace for Mourinho.

For the second time in his career, N'Golo Kante was kicked out during Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League game on Tuesday night. At Al-Hilal, the Frenchman's side was 2-0 down when the 32-year-old was shown his marching orders after a VAR decision that ordered him to leave for a hazardous tackle in the park's middle. During his Premier League days as a Chelsea and Leicester City player, Kante did not receive a red card, but he was unable to avoid punishment for the tackle in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

After Al-Nassr actor Frank Leboeuf's statement that the Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1, the Chelsea defender has told Cristiano Ronaldo to'shut up'. Following Ronaldo's release from Manchester United, he joined Al-Nassr in January 2023, and a number of celebrities joined Saudi Arabian clubs last summer, including Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema, and Neymar. In January, Ronaldo stated that only two or three teams in France are worthy of contending for the title, while the Saudi Pro League is more competitive.

After a spectacular acrobatic header in Al-Ittihad's match against Al-Hilal, N'Golo Kante demonstrated that, despite his age, he still has it. Chelsea legend John Terry departed Stamford Bridge last summer and joined the likes of Karim Benzema and Fabinho at the club. Kante, a goalcoring genius, made a revealing contribution early in the heavyweight match in Riyadh as he hit a pinpoint cross after just 12 minutes.

Despite recent reports, Karim Benzema has stopped saying he is dissatisfied in Saudi Arabia and that he has no problems with Al-Ittihad chief Marcelo Gallardo. The former Real Madrid forward was the Saudi Pro League's most notable signing last season, joining the Spanish giants on a free transfer. The Frenchman, who has signed a three-year contract with the club, has excelled on the field but has had trouble dealing with issues off it.

Though he favored Salah to one of Tottenham's greatest players, he couldn't justify giving the world crown to the Egyptian queen. On TikTok, the injured Liverpool player competed in a 'football bracket' tournament for JD Sports. Participants have been invited to narrow down a list of 16 names to their chosen by the challenge's design as a knockout tournament with stars competing head-to-head.

Luis Suarez has admitted that he almost joined Real Madrid before the 2014 World Cup before deciding to Barcelona from Liverpool. The Uruguayan was a hot commodity in the summer of 2014, having just pluckedered 31 goals in 37 games for the Reds and garnering the PFA Player of the Year and Premier League Golden Boot awards. His appearances culminated in his departure from Anfield, but the destination may have been different. The striker, who recently moved to Inter Miami, confessed he was close to joining Real Madrid before the scandal surrounding him at the World Cup sparked their curiosity. Suarez claims that a transfer for Karim Benzema was in process and that he was supposed to replace him at Bernabeu, but that he refused to join the Catalans when Barcelona announced the competition.

After being left out of Al-Ittihad's travelling squad for an Asian Champions League match, Karim Benzema's nightmare season has continued. The former Real Madrid forward was the Saudi Pro League's marquee signing last summer, moving from the Spanish giants on a free transfer and signing a three-year contract. The Frenchman has been effective on the field, scoring 15 times in 24 games in all competition, but problems have arisen off the field, beginning after the player returned late from training last month.

The Santos, a Brazilian team, are planning to return Neymar Jr. to the club after he recovers from his knee injury and finishes his 'experience in Saudi Arabia.' When Neymar signed Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to the Saudi Pro League last summer, he became Al-Hilal's most expensive signing when he arrived for £78 million. However, he made just five appearances for the club before suffering a serious knee injury while overseas on international service with Brazil.

Despite reports that the Al-Ittihad actor is looking for a change abroad, Karim Benzema says he enjoys being part of Saudi Arabia's 'long-term initiative.' According to French reports, the former Real Madrid striker had asked to leave the club after feeling 'under pressure' at Al-Ittihad. Benzema stormed out of an Al-Ittihad training session on Monday and was later tossed from the team's Saudi Pro League match against Al-Tai.

Benzema had been ordered to train alone by boss Marcelo Gallardo, but the striker refused his order and walked out. After returning to work from the mid-season break 17 days early, the club's relations have soured, leaving his employers 'furious.' According to a report, they were unable to reach him for ten days while he holidayed in Mauritius, but the n cyclone had stayed there first.

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Harry Kane's Bundesliga career is following the same path as his Premier League career, with him smashing scoring records for fun. Since leaving Tottenham Hotspur in the summer, the England captain has scored 27 goals in 26 games, and in November became the first time a Bundesliga player to score 18 goals in the first 12 games of a Bundesliga season. However, there is another former Spurs forward who has been almost as effective as Kane in front of goal this season.

Following rumors of an exit in January, Karim Benzema is expected to have crunch talks with Al-Ittihad over his future in Saudi Arabia. At the time, the 36-year-old former Real Madrid striker had been linked to Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea, but he will stay with Al-Ittihad until at least the end of the season, following the closure of the Saudi transfer window. After his transfer last summer, a rumored move to Lyon in his home France fell through, but Benzema is now said to be unbalanced in the Middle East.

In an interview with MARCA, the Benfica midfielder has been asked to reflect on some of the greatest players he has played with - and torn opposition teams apart. The artistic legend's career is coming to an end, with plans to retire from international football after the Copa America in the summer.

Karim Benzema is expected to remain in Al-Ittihad, according to reports. Manchester United's hunt for a striker has taken a hit. After Anthony Martial was ruled out for ten weeks after undergoing surgery for a groin injury, the Red Devils faced a late transfer battle. Benzema has been linked to an abandonment despite rumors that he was dissatisfied with the club.

After playing Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the Saudi Pro League last summer, the 31-year-old followed Al-Hilal's marquee signing when he signed for £78 million. However, he made five appearances for the club before suffering a serious knee injury while on international service with Brazil, which is likely to keep him out for the remainder of the season. The playmaker released a response video after a picture appeared online suggesting that the Brazilian had put on weight. When running on a treadmill, Neymar says, 'Okay, overweight.' But fat?I don't think so!Take it, haters!Give it up or run away!'

In the January transfer window, only two days remain for clubs to do business, and late fireworks remain elusive. This winter, Premier League clubs have cut back on spending, but a number of clubs may have to loosen the purse strings before the deadline is set. Tottenham Hotspur is one of those clubs considering a late bid for Connor Gallagher, according to reports. Chelsea midfielder Chelsea has long been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this month, as the Blues continue to balance the books in order to comply with Financial Fairplay legislation.

Saudi Arabia has attracted a slew of world-class players and their families with astronomical salaries, but the life in the region is much more complicated than in the West. Hundreds of lesser-known footballers have also signed to clubs as part of the game's scramble to develop. However, despite the huge salaries on offer to their husbands and the life of unimaginable luxury for them, the reality isn't always rosy for such well-paid players' wives and girlfriends, who can be lonely and vulnerable. A number of Saudi-based WAGs have started to talk to MailOnline about how they are struggling with the Saudi culture, insisting on strict anonymity because they fear the repercussions if such accounts were to be linked to them.

Erik ten Hag says he is unlikely to find a replacement for striker Anthony Martial in the January transfer window due to Financial Fair Play restrictions. Martial has been out for ten weeks after groin surgery, leaving United with just one recognized striker in Rasmus Hojlund. United have been linked to Karim Benzema, who is planning to leave Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, and Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo, but Ten Hag has admitted that there is not enough space in United's budget to please FFP if he had a replacement.