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Real Madrid are reportedly in the market for a new striker, somebody who would play the 'Joselu' type role during the 2023-24 season. The Spaniard backed up Karim Benzema, coming in for less essential games, and offered something a little different.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / February 25

Karim Benzema snubs former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in GOAT conversation

Earlier this month, Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself as the greatest footballer to ever play the game, ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

Thuram on Benzema’s influence, ‘grandpa’ Cannavaro, Messi’s boots and teasing Mbappé

Inter star Marcus Thuram admits Karim Benzema has given him advice on his style of play and reveals he once gave away Leo Messi’s boots: ‘He was just a friend of my father.’ The Nerazzurri star released an interview with Cronache di Spogliatoio, talking about his life and career on and off the pitch.

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Soccer News / PSG Talk / February 1

Ousmane Dembélé Joins Real Madrid Legend in Impressive Feat After Second Straight Hat-Trick

After his three-goal performance against Brest on Saturday, Dembélé is the first French player to score back-to-back hat-tricks for a top-five European club since Karim Benzema did it with Real Madrid in April 2023.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / January 11

Benzema: Vini Jr will win the Ballon d'Or one day

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.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 10

Karim Benzema offers Vinicius Jr advice and drops Real Madrid return hint

Real Madrid were reunited with an old friend in Saudi Arabia as Karim Benzema dropped into their Spanish Supercup camp. Benzema took time out of his training schedule with Al Ittihad to check in with his former teammates in Jeddah.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / December 19

Postecoglou wastes ‘no time’ in making stance clear on Tottenham interest in Manchester United star

Marcus Rashford dropped a bombshell earlier this week, claiming he is ready for a new challenge away from Manchester United. The Manchester United star told The Times journalist Henry Winter that he’s thinking of the “next steps” in his career.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 16

Real Madrid legend considering retirement at the end of the season

French forward Karim Benzema may be playing out the final stages of his career in Saudi Arabia, but he will forever be linked with Real Madrid. It looks as if those final years might be coming to an end.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 8

Jude Bellingham matches decade-long La Liga record only achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema

Jude Bellingham had a somewhat underwhelming start to the season, but he has picked up form in recent weeks. In Real Madrid’s last five La Liga matches, he has provided five goals and three assists, with Los Blancos winning four of those games (one defeat, vs Athletic Club on Thursday).

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 8

Real Madrid’s Stance on Kylian Mbappé Future Revealed by Journalist

Amid the Frenchman’s struggles in LaLiga, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Johnson weighed in on whether Real Madrid would consider moving off from the player if his inconsistency continues.

Real Madrid News / FirstSportz / December 7

Cristiano Ronaldo gets caught in heated altercation against Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr took on Karim Benzema‘s Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. The two sides faced off in a battle on Friday. Goals from Ronaldo, Benzema and Steven Bergwijn set the stage for a thrilling clash as hosts Al-Ittihad claimed all three points.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 5

Real Madrid Legend Hints at Possible Mistake in Signing Kylian Mbappé

Karim Benzema, who scored 354 goals in 648 appearances for the club, believes there’s an apparent reason why Mbappé hasn’t yet made a significant impact on Spanish football.

Celta Vigo News / FirstSportz / November 5

'The problem is Vinicius Jr.' – Former Real Madrid man Karim Benzema takes subtle dig at Kylian Mbappe amidst poor run of form

Despite their good run of form in recent games, it is clear that Real Madrid have a ‘goal-scoring’ problem up front. Despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappe to the squad this season, complications in his position and contradictions with that of Vinicius Jr.

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Real Madrid News / FirstSportz / April 6, 2024

Karim Benzema admits needing help when quizzed about not scoring goals since December: 'I can’t win games alone'

Karim Benzema shocked the football world when he left Real Madrid for Saudi club Al-Ittihad. After spending 14 years at the club, he decided to move on and shifted to Saudi Arabia like many other European stars. Months later, Al-Ittihad sit 4th in the Saudi Pro League with 47 points.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29, 2024

Karim Benzema to Chelsea mentioned again in latest transfer report

Karim Benzema to Chelsea is something that has been muted in recent days and weeks as Chelsea look to bring in a new striker in the late part of this window.

Real Madrid News / FirstSportz / January 24, 2024

'It’s completely false,' Karim Benzema breaks silence on rumors about demanding exit from Al-Ittihad

Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has opened up about his future at Saudi PL side Al-Ittihad, amid interest from top Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / January 22, 2024

‘An Exciting Idea’: Arsenal Could Take Advantage of ‘Tense Situation’ to Sign £1.6M-Per-Week Star Forward

Arsenal ended 2023 on a sour note with losses to local rivals Fulham and West Ham. Despite their thumping 5-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend, doubts remain over their goalscoring prowess.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / January 19, 2024

Karim Benzema prefers to join former club over a move to the Premier League

Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema would prefer to join former club Real Madrid rather than a move to the Premier League, if he decides to leave the Saudi club.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / January 18, 2024

Signing Karim Benzema Makes Sense for Manchester United

It’s no secret that Manchester United are in dire need of attacking reinforcements after a dismal first half of the season. With Scott McTominay leading

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / January 17, 2024

‘I’m Told’: Fabrizio Romano Clarifies Chelsea’s Links To 432-Goal Striker

Chelsea have struggled for goals in the Premier League this season and that has caused them to remain far away from the top-4 battle.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 16, 2024

Fabrizio Romano provides Karim Benzema transfer update amid Manchester United links

Manchester United have been linked with a January move for French striker Karim Benzema, but it doesn’t sound like a move will materialise this month. The former Real Madrid striker reportedly wants to leave Saudi Arabia just six months after signing for Al-Ittihad.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / January 15, 2024

Fabrizio Romano on if Karim Benzema could follow Jordan Henderson with Saudi transfer exit

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided some insight into the latest on potential high-profile departures from the Saudi Pro League this January.

Atalanta News / FanNation Futbol / January 14, 2024

Real Madrid And Man United Keen To Sign Karim Benzema On Loan After Al-Ittihad Striker Goes AWOL

Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema could be set to return to Europe this month after going AWOL in Saudi Arabia. Benzema joined Al-Ittihad on a free transfer from Real Madrid in June last year before being appointed as captain of the Saudi Pro League side.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 1, 2024

Karim Benzema spent three-day absence from Al Ittihad in Madrid

Former Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema raised eyebrows by leaving his current club Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia seemingly without notice, but the club claim he had permission to be absent from training.