DECEMBER 15 • NYTIMES.COM
KARIM BENZEMA #9 - FORWARD - AL-ITTIHAD JEDDAH
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Is football in Saudi Arabia getting any better? Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema still draw attention but will that help them as Saudi Arabia builds towards the 2034 World Cup?
Benzema's Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored but it wasn’t enough as Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Nassr 2-1 in the Saudi Pro LeagueDECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benzema stars in return from injury in Saudi league
Karim Benzema has starred on his return from injury with a goal and two assists and Saudi Pro League leader Al-Ittihad has won at Ettifaq 4-0NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top 20 Goalscorers in Real Madrid History Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are Real Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorers.
OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
EA Sports FC 25 Ratings: Top 25 Players in the ROSHN Saudi League The list includes high-profile players who like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and more.
SEPTEMBER 13 • KANSASCITY.COM
Leandro Trossard to Saudi? Arsenal receive €35m offer from Al-Ittihad as Pro League side launch late swoop for Belgian to join Karim Benzema and Co | Goal.com US Leandro Trossard could become the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad putting a €35 million (£29m/$39m) offer to Arsena...
SEPTEMBER 2 • GOAL.COM
Real Madrid captain Nacho to snub MLS move in favour of reunion with Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad | Goal.com US Real Madrid captain Nacho has reportedly snubbed an opportunity to move to MLS in favour of a reunion with Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad.
JUNE 13 • GOAL.COM
Karim Benzema wants out! Al-Ittihad striker eager for transfer away from 'disappointing' Saudi Pro League | Goal.com US Karim Benzema reportedly wants a transfer away from Al-Ittihad to end his "disappointing" Saudi Pro League spell.
MAY 21 • GOAL.COM
Karim Benzema Returns to Real Madrid - But for Unusual Reason Karim Benzema left Real Madrid last summer to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad but is undergoing medical treatment at his former c...
MAY 2 • SI.COM
Furious Karim Benzema calls out 'liars' over Europe transfer return links as ex-Real Madrid forward plays down spat with Al-Ittihad | Goal.com US Karim Benzema clarified that he is happy in the Saudi Pro League and did not want to return to Europe in January.
FEBRUARY 24 • GOAL.COM
Nicolas Jackson explains why other strikers may 'not want to come' to Chelsea and reveals how he's taking inspiration from Karim Benzema | Goal.com US Chelsea's under pressure striker Nicolas Jackson has revealed that he thinks that other strikers 'may not want to come' to Chelsea.
FEBRUARY 23 • GOAL.COM
Chelsea and Man Utd handed Karim Benzema blow as Al-Ittihad make transfer decision on unsettled star man | Goal.com US Karim Benzema will 'remain' at Al-Ittihad despite transfer links with Manchester United and Chelsea.
JANUARY 30 • GOAL.COM
Karim Benzema to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr? Striker in talks with Saudi-based club as he bids to leave Al-Ittihad | Goal.com US Karim Benzema could reunite with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr before the January transfer window closes.
JANUARY 29 • GOAL.COM
No Karim Benzema! Erik ten Hag rules out striker pursuit at Man Utd - despite Anthony Martial injury - as Red Devils boss raises concerns over FFP | Goal.com US Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says there is "no space" to sign a new striker despite Anthony Martial's injury and Karim Benzema transf...
JANUARY 26 • GOAL.COM
Transfer Centre! Karim Benzema, Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron, Armando Broja and more Transfer Centre
JANUARY 26 • SKY.COM
Who's thriving - and who's struggling - in the Saudi Pro League? Jordan Henderson has quit Saudi Arabia and Karim Benzema might follow him — but others have taken the league by storm
JANUARY 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Why are players trying to leave Saudi Pro League? Future for Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars | Sporting News Jordan Henderson has jumped ship, Karim Benzema has denied he's leaving and Aymeric Laporte says players are unhappy. What's going on in the...
JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
'Signing Karim Benzema would lift the whole club' - Man Utd urged to seal transfer for Al-Ittihad outcast to help 'take pressure off' Rasmus Hojlund & reignite top-four bid | Goal.com US Manchester United have been urged to Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad to 'take pressure off' Rasmus Hojund & reignite the top-four bid.
JANUARY 24 • GOAL.COM
'The bigger the better' - Karim Benzema breaks silence on Al-Ittihad transfer request claim amid Man Utd links | Goal.com US Karim Benzema finally broke his silence on his alleged Al-Ittihad transfer request claim amid links with Manchester United.
JANUARY 24 • GOAL.COM
Man Utd told one training session from Karim Benzema would make transfer for ex-Real Madrid striker '150%' worthwhile – as exit talk in Saudi Arabia rages around Ballon d'Or winner | Goal.com US Manchester United have been told that signing Karim Benzema is “150%” worth it, even if the Frenchman is only acquired “for a training sessi...
JANUARY 23 • GOAL.COM
Man Utd-linked frontman Karim Benzema asks to LEAVE Al-Ittihad 'due to pressure' after being frozen out of Marcelo Gallardo's squad | Goal.com US Karim Benzema has reportedly asked to leave Al-Ittihad 'due to pressure' amid links with a sensational transfer to Manchester United.
JANUARY 23 • GOAL.COM
Lyon exploring Benzema deal Lyon are exploring a move to bring Karim Benzema back to the club. Benzema, 34, signed a three-year contract with Saudi Pro League (SPL) sid...
JANUARY 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'Same mistake as Cristiano Ronaldo' – Man Utd warned off 'PR signing' of former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema as Frenchman generates January transfer talk in Saudi Arabia | Goal.com US Manchester United have been warned off “PR signing” Karim Benzema, with the Red Devils told they would be repeating their Cristiano Ronaldo...
JANUARY 21 • GOAL.COM
Fans react to latest Karim Benzema transfer rumors. Could he join Premier League club? French soccer star Karim Benzema may be looking to leave the Saudi Pro League, according to reports. Fans of EPL clubs reacted on social med...
JANUARY 18 • USATODAY.COM
Real Madrid make decision on Karim Benzema transfer as Frenchman pushes for return to Europe following forgetful Al-Ittihad spell | Goal.com US Karim Benzema is looking to return to Europe just six months after moving to Al-Ittihad, and Real Madrid have made a decision on a potential...
JANUARY 18 • GOAL.COM
