Karim Benzema
Benzema sets record in Saudi Super-Cup semifinal win
Benzema pounced on a poor clearance to fire home from close range after 55 seconds and break Al Fateh striker Doris Salomo Fuakuputu's record set in the first final in 2013.
Benzema wants to ‘temporarily’ leave Saudi club: reports
Al-Ittihad offered to loan the French striker to another club in the Saudi Pro League but he has refused, the source added.
Benzema files defamation complaint against French minister
Darmanin, a tough-talking right-winger with designs on the French presidency, criticised Benzema after the former France striker and 2022 Ballon d'Or winner posted on X (formerly Twitter) in mid-October in support of the inhabitants of Gaza, who, he claimed, were victims of "unjust bombardments" carried out by Israel in retaliation for the bloody Hamas attack of October 7.
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.
Club World Cup / Benzema on target as Al Ittihad move into 2nd round
Brazilian Romarinho, N'Golo Kante and Benzema scored in the first half to book their team's place in the second round.
Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia's football project
Karim Benzema was lured by Saudi Arabia's "huge project" and the fact it is a Muslim country when he decided to end a trophy-laden stint with Real Madrid to move to Al-Ittihad, the French striker said on Wednesday.
Nuno rubbishes reports of row with Benzema
Saudi media reported that Ballon d'Or winner Benzema, who did not score in their first two league matches, was annoyed with the way the Portuguese coach had treated him
The stars signing up for Saudi's football project
Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in January to play for Riyadh-based Al-Nassr is what first drew global attention to ongoing efforts to boost the Saudi Pro League.
Saudi league 'completely changed the market': Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that the Saudi Pro League had "completely changed the market" and he expects more and more high-profile players to move there.
Joselu delighted at 'dream' return to Real Madrid
Spanish international Jose Luis Mato, known as Joselu, said Tuesday it was a "dream" come true to return to Real Madrid, 11 years after he left.
After missing out on Messi, Saudis give Benzema gala welcome
Fireworks and flame-throwers greeted Benzema, wearing their black and yellow kit with the number nine, at Al-Ittihad's 60,000-seater stadium in Jeddah, where a giant 'KB9' was emblazoned on the pitch in bright lights.
Benzema fever hits Jeddah
The France striker and Ballon d'Or winner signed a three-season contract with the Saudi Pro League club on Tuesday for a total of $165 million, according to local media
Kante joins Benzema at Al-Ittihad: club source
World Cup-winning French midfielder N'Golo Kante has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, a club source told AFP on Wednesday, a day after Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema also joined the team.
Madrid departure hurts: Benzema
Karim Benzema said leaving Real Madrid "hurts" at a goodbye ceremony Tuesday ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.
Benzema signs three-year contract with Al-Ittihad: club source
"Banzema has signed a contract for his transfer to Al-Ittihad for a three-year period starting next season," said the source.
Benzema's Real exit 'surprise to everyone', says Ancelotti
Karim Benzema's decision to leave Real Madrid after 14 trophy-laden years was a surprise, manager Carlo Ancelotti said, but insisted that the Ballon d'Or winner has earned the right to choose.
'Legendary' Benzema strikes on Madrid farewell
Ancelotti said Benzema's choice came by surprise, after the Italian himself said Saturday he expected the forward to stay. "I have coached one of the best in the world, not a forward, a complete footballer," said Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti
Al Ittihad to sign Benzema on two-year deal: report
Benzema is set to join Al Ittihad as a free agent after Real Madrid said earlier in the day that the 35-year-old would leave the LaLiga club after 14 trophy-laden years
Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14-year career
"Karim Benzema's career at Real Madrid has been an example of behavior and professionalism, and has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future," the club said.
