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