Tag: Benzema
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What Ronaldo and I discussed at end of Euro clash – Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was happy to see former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo last night. Benzema caught up with the Juventus star at the end of France’s 2-2 draw with Portugal in their final Euroa 2020 group game. Benzema said, “It’s nice to see him again, after the long way we have come up together…
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Ronaldo loved Benzema at Real Madrid – Mourinho
New Roma coach Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Mourinho worked with Benzema during his time in charge of Real Madrid. He told The Sun: “The best compliment you can give Karim Benzema is that Cristiano Ronaldo was in love with him at Real Madrid. “Karim is probably the only…
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I’m the happiest man in the world – Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admits he’s delighted to be part of the France squad. Benzema is excited to be back after a five year absence. He told Marca: “Sure, I feel like the happiest man in the world. For me, what makes me happiest is my family and football. And I am happy in…
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Let Mbappe join Real Madrid quickly – Benzema
Karim Benzema has again talked up the prospect of PSG striker Kylian Mbappe joining him at Real Madrid. While reports suggesting that Mbappe is Los Blancos’ No.1 transfer target are nothing new, the relationship between Benzema and the Paris Saint-Germain striker has supporters in Spain dreaming of seeing them team up in the capital. “If…
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Every France player happy with Benzema return – Sissoko
Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko says Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema’s recall is a huge boost for France’s Euros chances. Benzema played in last night’s friendly win against Wales. Sissoko told Foot Mercato: “It is a real pleasure to find him. It is well deserved. For me, as for the other players I think, it’s a…
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Deschamps insists Giroud and Benzema sit with eachother at France meals
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud will be seated next to Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema during France’s team meals at Clairefontaine. Prior to his recall, Benzema took aim at Giroud in the press over his place in France’s squad. L’Equipe says coach Didier Deschamps has placed the Madrid star in a rather awkward position during meals…
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Zidane won’t leave Real Madrid – Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is confident coach Zinedine Zidane will remain in charge next season. There are doubts around Zidane’s future after a trophyless season at Real Madrid. But Benzema says: “I do not agree that it is said that it is the fault of the group because we had 60 injuries. At no…
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Benzema in, Martial misses out on France Euro 2020 squad
Karim Benzema has received a sensational recall to the France squad for Euro 2020, over five years since he last represented his country. The Real Madrid striker scored twice in a 4-0 win over Armenia in October 2015, taking his tally to 27 international goals. Benzema then became embroiled in a blackmail scandal involving Les…
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Ferguson was desperate to sign Benzema – Ferdinand
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand reveals Sir Alex Ferguson had to be pulled away by Lyon officials to stop him speaking with Karim Benzema. United faced off against Benzema’s Lyon in the Champions League back in the 2007/08 season. And Sir Alex was a massive fan of the Frenchman, who eventually joined Real Madrid in…
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Benzema secures point for Real in Madrid derby
Karim Benzema scored a late equaliser as Real Madrid prevented city rivals Atletico Madrid from moving five points clear at the top of La Liga. France striker Benzema was earlier denied several times by keeper Jan Oblak at the Wanda Metropolitano. Luis Suarez scored the opener, which Kieran Trippier helped create on his return from…