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France court rejects Benzema slander case against minister
AFP · 2 months ago
A French court on Thursday threw out a defamation case brought by professional football player Karim Benzema against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.
Benzema set for crunch talks with Saudi club Al Ittihad as two Premier League giants make contact with the Frenchman
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The former Real Madrid striker is reportedly keen on returning to Europe and has already been contacted by two English giants.
Benzema feels under 'pressure', wants to leave Saudi club: source close to club
AFP · 3 months ago
Karim Benzema feels under "pressure" at his Saudi club Al-Ittihad and wants to leave "temporarily", a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday.
Benzema returns to 'furious' Saudi club 17 days late
AFP · 3 months ago
French forward Karim Benzema has returned to Saudi Arabia 17 days after he was supposed to check back in with his club Al-Ittihad, a source close to the club told AFP on Friday.
Benzema files defamation complaint against French minister
AFP · 3 months ago
Karim Benzema on Tuesday filed a complaint for defamation against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who last year said the former Real Madrid star had "notorious"
Benzema offered way out of Saudi Arabian ordeal by Premier League clubs
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The French striker is said to be seeking for an exit away from Al Ittihad, and there are some interesting suitors in his immediate future.
Benzema's whereabouts confirmed after five days of speculation
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The French striker sparked rumors about a possible exit from the black and yellow side following their defeat to Al Nassr in the Saudi classic.
Tiger or pussycat? Knives out as Benzema slumps in Saudi
AFP · 3 months ago
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.
Benzema's misfiring All Ittihad beaten in Asian Champions League
AFP · 5 months ago
Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad suffered their first defeat in this season's Asian Champions League when they were beaten 2-0 by Air Force Club in Iraq on Monday to pile the pressure on manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Benzema, French minister clash over 'Muslim Brotherhood' claim
AFP · 6 months ago
The lawyer of Karim Benzema has hit back at France's interior minister after he accused the French football star who plays for Saudi team Al-Ittihad of links to the Muslim Brotherhood Islamist group.
Sergio Ramos set to join former Real Madrid teammate in Saudi Arabia
Live Soccer TV · 7 months ago
The Spanish center back is still without a club with days left in the transfer window, and one Arabian club seems to be close to signing the stellar defender.
Neymar, Benzema to get first taste of Asian Champions League action
AFP · 7 months ago
Saudi Pro League superstar Neymar will get his first taste of Asian Champions League football after last season's runners-up Al-Hilal were drawn against Iran's Nassaji Mazandaran FC, Mumbai City FC of India and Uzbekistan's Navbahor in the group stage on Thursday.
Karim Benzema unhappy at Al Ittihad just two months after leaving Real Madrid for the Saudi Pro League
Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago
The Frenchman's relationship with his current manager is not ideal and he has reportedly reached out to one figure to find a solution.
Real Madrid with Benzema void to fill as La Liga returns
AFP · 8 months ago
Real Madrid begin life after Karim Benzema looking to wrest back the Spanish title from Barcelona as the La Liga season kicks off this weekend, seemingly content to play the waiting game for Kylian Mbappe.
After missing out on Messi, Saudis give Benzema gala welcome
AFP · 10 months ago
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was unveiled as an Al-Ittihad player in front of thousands of fans in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a day after the oil-rich kingdom just failed to reel in Lionel Messi.
Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad
AFP · 10 months ago
Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia after signing a three-year deal with Al-Ittihad, the Jeddah-based club confirmed on Tuesday.
Benzema admits Madrid departure 'hurts' ahead of Saudi switch
AFP · 10 months ago
Karim Benzema said leaving Real Madrid "hurts" at a goodbye ceremony Tuesday ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad: club source
AFP · 10 months ago
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.
Real Madrid launch first bid to sign Harry Kane as Benzema's replacement
Live Soccer TV · 10 months ago
The Spanish giants will need to add talent up front to fill the voids left by Benzema, Asensio, Mariano, and Eden Hazard.
'Legendary' Benzema strikes on Madrid farewell to earn Bilbao draw
AFP · 10 months ago
Real Madrid's departing great Karim Benzema struck from the penalty spot to earn his side a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as he said goodbye to fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.