Benzema

Knives out as Benzema slumps in Saudi

When Karim Benzema joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad this year on a lucrative deal, a comfortable pre-retirement stint seemed assured for the Ballon d'Or winner.

Why Saudi's billion-dollar football binge is race against time

This summer's transfer fees alone top $830 million, without counting the players' eye-watering wages, or Ronaldo's January signing in a deal which is said to net him 400 million euros over two-and-a-half years

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".

Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best award

The ceremony takes place in Paris, and Messi appears as the favourite to add another individual gong to his collection after leading Argentina to glory over Mbappe's France in that epic encounter in Qatar.

Benzema's mysterious message amid rumor over his final appearance

Reports in Spain suggest that France striker Karim Benzema could be in line for a shock return to Qatar to play in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday night.

Holders France rocked as injury rules Benzema out of WC

France's hopes of successfully defending the World Cup were dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh.

Benzema named Champions League Player of the Season

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been named the Champions League Player of the Season after a stellar 2021-22 campaign where he finished as top scorer, UEFA said on Tuesday.

Real Madrid seal 35th La Liga title

Real Madrid secured a 35th La Liga title on Saturday with four games to spare after a 4-0 home win over Espanyol fuelled by two goals from Rodrygo.

Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid: Benitez falls short against former club

Gary Neville's Valencia battled to a dramatic La Liga draw with Real Madrid, who ended up with 10 men.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Knives out as Benzema slumps in Saudi

When Karim Benzema joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad this year on a lucrative deal, a comfortable pre-retirement stint seemed assured for the Ballon d'Or winner.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Why Saudi's billion-dollar football binge is race against time

This summer's transfer fees alone top $830 million, without counting the players' eye-watering wages, or Ronaldo's January signing in a deal which is said to net him 400 million euros over two-and-a-half years

March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023

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".

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best award

The ceremony takes place in Paris, and Messi appears as the favourite to add another individual gong to his collection after leading Argentina to glory over Mbappe's France in that epic encounter in Qatar.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

Benzema's mysterious message amid rumor over his final appearance

Reports in Spain suggest that France striker Karim Benzema could be in line for a shock return to Qatar to play in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday night.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

Holders France rocked as injury rules Benzema out of WC

France's hopes of successfully defending the World Cup were dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh.

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022

Benzema named Champions League Player of the Season

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been named the Champions League Player of the Season after a stellar 2021-22 campaign where he finished as top scorer, UEFA said on Tuesday.

April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022

Real Madrid seal 35th La Liga title

Real Madrid secured a 35th La Liga title on Saturday with four games to spare after a 4-0 home win over Espanyol fuelled by two goals from Rodrygo.

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid: Benitez falls short against former club

Gary Neville's Valencia battled to a dramatic La Liga draw with Real Madrid, who ended up with 10 men.

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015

Real Madrid 3-1 Real Sociedad: Ronaldo brace secures win for under-fire Benitez

Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a missed penalty to score twice as Real Madrid beat luckless Real Sociedad 3-1 on Wednesday, easing the pressure on coach Rafael Benitez.

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