Tag: Benzema
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Karim Benzema reveals Real Madrid return plans
Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema admits he’s keen on a return to Real Madrid once he hangs up his boots. The Ballon d’Or winner has hinted he’d like a front office role at Real Madrid.
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Al-Ittihad confirm Benzema’s Real Madrid return
Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has returned to Real Madrid this week. The Frenchman is to have an injury treated by Real Madrid medical staff.
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Chelsea explore signing Benzema, Firmino
Premier League club Chelsea are exploring the idea of signing a Saudi Pro League striker this month. The Telegraph says Chelsea have Al-Ittihad centre-forward Karim Benzema and Al-Ahli’s Roberto
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Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation
Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sold more than 56,000 tickets for Karim Benzema’s presentation at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in only a few hours after sales were announced on Wednesday. The France striker and Ballon d’Or winner signed a three-season contract
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Benzema’s exit surprised me – Real Madrid coach, Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits Karim Benzema’s decision to leave took him by surprise. Benzema’s decision was announced prior to Sunday’s final-day draw against Athletic Bilbao. Benzema
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Copa del Rey: Benzema hat-trick against Barca fires Real Madrid into final
Real Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2014 on Wednesday night in Barcelona. A Karim Benzema hat-trick and a Vinicius Junior strike earned a 4-0 Clasico victory over FC Barcelona
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Liverpool fans give Modric, Benzema standing ovations after defeat
Liverpool fans gave Real Madrid veterans Luka Modric and Karim Benzema standing ovations at the end of last night’s Champions League defeat. The pair were outstanding in Real’s 5-2 win at Anfield.
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Courtois, Benzema to miss Real Madrid’s Club World Cup semi-final game
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has a selection headache for the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final with Egypt’s Al Ahly on Wednesday. This is because he will be missing several key players due to injuries.
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La Liga: Karim Benzema double rescues Real Madrid
Karim Benzema scored twice in the final seven minutes to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Valladolid. The late strikes by the Ballon d’Or winner lift Madrid top of La Liga, a point clear of Barcelona.
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REVEALED: Why Deschamps demanded Benzema be cut from France squad
Spanish journalist Anton Meana has lifted the lid on the rift between Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and France coach Didier Deschamps. Benzema was released from the France squad before the World Cup kicked off due to a thigh injury, though he was playing in a friendly for Real Madrid before last week’s semifinal.