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• Karim Benzema Responds When Asked Why He Did Not Say Goodbye to Al-Ittihad Teammates Before Al-Hilal Transfer
Karim Benzema secured a Bosman move to Al-Hilal in the winter transfer window after a contract dispute at Al-Ittihad last month....2026
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• Benzema after debut hat trick: 'We need' the fans
Karim Benzema thanked Al Hilal fans after scoring a hat trick on his debut for the Saudi Pro League club....2026
• ‘Light Years Ahead’ — Real Madrid Star Addresses Comparisons to Club Legend Karim Benzema
Real Madrid star has been compared to Karim Benzema after his stunning form in recent games, but he is not interested and has quickly downplayed it....2026
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• Benzema scores debut hat trick in Al Hilal rout
Karim Benzema made an instant impact following his contentious move to Al Hilal, scoring a hat trick on his debut for the Saudi Pro League club....2026
• Endrick on Benzema likeness: 'Light years ahead'
Endrick is excited to follow in the footsteps of Karim Benzema at Lyon but admits the French star is "light years ahead" of him....2026
• Benzema on new club Al Hilal: 'Madrid in Asia'
Karim Benzema said he wants to bring trophies to his new club Al Hilal, which he called the "Real Madrid in Asia."...2026
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• Benzema back at Real Madrid for injury rehab

Real Madrid are helping former player Karim Benzema in his treatment from a recurring injury....2024
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• Benzema scores, misses PK; Al Ittihad exit CWC

Egypt's Al Ahly cruised to a 3-1 win over Al Ittihad on Friday to book a place in the Club World Cup semifinals after Karim Benzema missed a penalty before scoring for the Saudi side....2023
• Benzema scores penalty on Madrid farewell

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema netted a penalty in his final LaLiga game but was unable to inspire them to victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Athletic Bilbao on Sunday....2023
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• Real Madrid keep up in title race but Benzema, Militao injuries a worry
Would Real Madrid have rather had three points against Valencia, or a healthy Karim Benzema and Eder Militao?...2023
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• Deschamps: Benzema return 'not in my mind'

France boss Didier Deschamps has denied the idea Karim Benzema could make a return from injury before the end of the World Cup....2022
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• Stage is set for Kylian Mbappe to lead France after Benzema's injury

France's awful luck with injuries -- including the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, Karim Benzema -- puts more pressure on Kylian Mbappe. Bring it on, then....2022
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• USA kick off vs. Wales, Qatar lose the opening game and their fans leave early: World Cup daily

France's Karim Benzema is ruled out through injury, while there's no beer at stadiums. Recapping the latest and looking ahead at the World Cup....2022
• Report: Benzema suffers injury in France training

France striker Karim Benzema could miss the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in training on Saturday, sources have told ESPN....2022
• Benzema returns from injury but missed penalty shows Real Madrid aren't infallible

While it was welcome sight to see Karim Benzema back for Real Madrid, he had a uncharacteristically lacklustre performance....2022
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• Sources: Benzema out for a month with injury

Karim Benzema is set to be sidelined for a month with a quad injury, sources have told ESPN....2022

2026
"Karim Benzema secured a Bosman move to Al-Hilal in the winter transfer window after a contract dispute at Al-Ittihad last month."

2025
"Karim Benzema has said he believes former teammate Vinícius Júnior "will win the Ballon d'Or one day" after the Real Madrid forward missed out on the award last year."

2024
"Karim Benzema is said to be exploring all his options in the January transfer window after six underwhelming months at club Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN."

2023
"Karim Benzema is mulling his Real Madrid future after receiving a lucrative offer over a move to Saudi Arabia, a source has told ESPN."

2022
"EA Sports has released its FIFA 23 top player ratings, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the lowest since 2011 and Karim Benzema soaring."

2021
"Vinicius Junior scored his fifth goal in five games for Real Madrid and set up the winner for Karim Benzema against Valencia."

2020
"Versailles prosecutors want Karim Benzema tried on charges of complicity in an alleged attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape."

2019
"Xabier Etxeita seemed to have earned Huesca a shock draw at Real Madrid, but Karim Benzema fired home to settle a five-goal thriller."

2017
"SAVE: Kellyn Acosta denies Karim Benzema a clear goal"

2015
"Raul Rodriguez joins Houston Dynamo from Espanyol"

• Karim Benzema Responds When Asked Why He Did Not Say Goodbye to Al-Ittihad Teammates Before Al-Hilal Transfer
2026

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• Benzema joins Al Hilal as Kante heads to Fener
Karim Benzema has left Al Ittihad and signed a contract with Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal, the club announced Monday....2026
• Sources: Benzema 'disrespected' by Al Ittihad offe...
Karim Benzema has felt disrespected after the contract extension offered to him by Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN....2026
• Sources: Gallardo to coach Benzema, Al Ittihad

Marcelo Gallardo has accepted an 18-month contract to coach Karim Benzema, Fabinho and Ngolo Kanté at Al Ittihad, sources told ESPN in Argentina....2023
• Mbappe transfer rumors: PSG accepts Al-Hilal’s record bid
Photo by Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images Where is the French superstar headed next after PSG? UPDATE: Paris Saint-Germain have accepted Al-Hilal’s $330 million bid for Kylian Mbappe, and given him permission to speak to Mbappe. The Kylian Mbappe era at French club Paris Saint-Germain is pretty much over. After Mbappe made it clear that he was not going to play for PSG this seas...2023
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• Benzema's presentation at Al Ittihad was amazing, he brought the Ballon d'Or!

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema opted to move to Al Ittihad instead of signing a new contract at Real Madrid, and he got quite the welcome in Saudi Arabia....2023
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• Following the LIV-PGA Tour merger, could F1 be next for the Saudi Arabian-led PIF?
Photo by Heuler Andrey/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Could F1 be the next acquisition for the Saudi Arabian-backed PIF following the LIV-PGA merger? The sports world was stunned on Tuesday when, after months of feuding and litigation, it was announced that the PGA Tour was merging with the upstart LIV Tour. Tuesday’s announcement sent shockwaves throughout the sporting world, as it ca...2023
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• Real Madrid announce Benzema to leave club

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires this month, the club announced on Sunday....2023
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• Karim Benzema’s new Saudi Arabian soccer deal is worth 4x more than any American athlete
Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images Karim Benzema’s Saudi Arabian contract absolutely dwarfs what athletes make in America. French national and Real Madrid soccer star Karim Benzema is reportedly leaving Real Madrid at the end of the month, with his next destination being the Saudi Arabian pro league. The news was first posted by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, who said that the end of the mont...2023
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• Sources: Benzema to leave Madrid for Saudi club

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires this month, sources have told ESPN....2023
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• Benzema scores debut hat trick in Al Hilal rout
2026
• Benzema scores, misses PK; Al Ittihad exit CWC
2023
• Following the LIV-PGA Tour merger, could F1 be next for the Saudi Arabian-led PIF?
2023

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• Benzema scores penalty on Madrid farewell
2023

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• Real Madrid keep up in title race but Benzema, Militao injuries a worry
2023

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• European Weekend Rewind: Real Madrid edges Atletico, Inter Milan moves to first, and more
The return of Carlo Ancelotti has gone exactly as planned with Real Madrid steamrolling the competition in league action. The Spanish giants recorded a convincing win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday, extending their lead atop the league table to eight points. Karim Benzema and Marcos Asensio were both on the scoresheet at the Santiago Bernabeu, ... Read more...2021
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• Real down Atleti in Madrid derby to pad lead
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio scored as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 on Sunday to move 13 points ahead of their local rivals....2021
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• Casemiro 8/10, Benzema 7/10 as Real Madrid snatch derby draw

Real Madrid remained five points behind leaders Atletico as Casemiro starred and Karim Benzema scored in a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby....2021
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• Benzema, Mendy 8/10 as Madrid gain on leaders Atleti
Real Madrid handled Getafe 2-0 behind goals from Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy, as the champions pulled within five points of the top....2021
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• Madrid beat Getafe to get back to winning ways

Real Madrid scored twice in the second half through Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy to beat Getafe 2-0 and pick up an important three points....2021
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 5, 2023
Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images Maikel Garcia makes his first visit to Dongtown. Daniel Lynch talks about overcoming a five-run first inning on Saturday with Jaylon Thompson. “I felt like I did a good job of continuing to attack,” Lynch said. “Hits like that are going to happen. I tried to stay within my control and keep on attacking guys and try to get ahead and make good pitches. I...2023
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• Benzema injury clouds Madrid win over La Real
Karim Benzema was forced off with a hamstring problem as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Real Sociedad on Saturday....2021
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• Benzema's greatest moments after hitting 200 LaLiga goals

Karim Benzema secured another man-of-the-match performance for Real Madrid on Wednesday -- and in the process hit his 200th LaLiga goal....2021
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• Real Madrid go level on points atop La Liga
Karim Benzema scored the winner as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to go level on points in La Liga with Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid....2020
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• Benzema, Vinicius both 8/10 as Madrid grab pole position in La Liga
Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos got the goals as Real Madrid held on for a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, which puts them back atop La Liga....2020
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• FIFA 23 player ratings: Ronaldo plummets, Benzema rockets, plus highest climbers and surprise entries

2022

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• Source: Benzema mulls future amid Saudi bid

2023

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• Report: Benzema suffers injury in France training
2022
• Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, other superstars react to Real Madrid winning Champions League Final vs. Liverpool
After being denied a goal by VAR in the first half, Real Madrid was determined not to allow technology to be the reason they missed out on adding another Champions League Trophy to the trophy case. Karim Benzema’s denied goal in the first half was impactful, but Real Madrid managed to keep their foot on […] The post Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, other superstars react to Real Madrid winnin...2022
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• Benzema wins Ballon d'Or; Gavi best U21 player

Karim Benzema was awarded the 2022 men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after leading Real Madrid to a Champions League and LaLiga double....2022
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• Sources: Benzema to leave Madrid for Saudi club
2023

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• Messi: 'No doubt' Benzema deserves Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid's French striker Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year, said seven-times winner of the award Lionel Messi....2022
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• Brilliant Benzema inspires Madrid as PSG implode

Kylian Mbappe’s first-half goal doubled PSG’s aggregate lead, but Karim Benzema scored a sensational 17-minute hat trick to turn the tie around and send Madrid in the last eight....2022
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• Ronaldo's Al Nassr lose ground in Saudi title race
Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema both found the back of the net for their respective teams in Al Ittihad's Saudi Pro League win over Al Nassr....2024
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• Benzema, Mitrovic score first Saudi league goals

Karim Benzema and Aleksandar Mitrovic both opened their goalscoring accounts for their new clubs on the third matchday of the Saudi Pro League season on Thursday....2023
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• Benzema joins Al Ittihad after Madrid departure

Karim Benzema has signed for Al Ittihad, the club have announced, becoming the latest football star to join the Saudi Pro League....2023
• Real Madrid keep up in title race but Benzema, Militao injuries a worry
2023

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• Report: Benzema suffers injury in France training
2022
• Benzema penalty brace leads Madrid past Celta
Karim Benzema scored two penalties and had another saved as Real Madrid won 2-1 at Celta Vigo on Saturday....2022
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• Real Madrid go 8 clear on back of Benzema brace
Real Madrid rode a pair of Karim Benzema goals to a win over Athletic Bilbao as LaLiga closed out play for 2021 on Wednesday night....2021
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• Benzema nets historic brace to lead Madrid past Shakhtar
Karim Benzema scored Real Madrid's 1,000th and 1,001st European Cup/Champions League goals, as Los Blancos beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 on Wednesday....2021
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• Real Madrid thrash Shakhtar ahead of 'Clasico'
Vinicius Jr. had a brace with Rodrygo and Karim Benzema each scoring as Real Madrid beat Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League action....2021
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• Benzema to be tried on appeal in sex-tape trial

Karim Benzema will be tried in court after his appeal against being found guilty of "complicity" in the sex-tape case against Mathieu Valbuena....2022
• Benzema found guilty, fined in sex-tape trial

Karim Benzema has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and a €75,000 fine for his role in the attempted blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena....2021
• Benzema found guilty, fined in sex-tape trial

Karim Benzema has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and a €75,000 fine for his role in the attempted blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena....2021
• Guilty trial won't stop Benzema call up - France

France forward Karim Benzema "will not be excluded" from the national team if he is found guilty in the sex tape trial....2021
• Benzema on trial in France over sex tape case

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema went on trial in absentia on Wednesday, charged with complicity in attempted blackmaiil....2021
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• Zidane backs Benzema amid 'sex tape' trial
Zinedine Zidane has given his full backing to Karim Benzema who is facing a trial on the charge of conspiracy to attempt blackmail....2021
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• Benzema faces trial in Valbuena 'sex tape' scandal

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema will face trial for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena....2021
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• Trial sought for Benzema in sex-tape case
2020
• French court says investigation of Benzema was unfair
PARIS (AP) France's highest court has ruled that an investigation of Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema in a blackmail case, linked to a sex tape involving his France teammate Mathieu Valbuena, was carried out unfairly by prosecutors....2017
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