KARIM BENZEMA NEWS

Karim Benzema reveals key factor in ditching Real Madrid for Al Ittihad Karim Benzema reveals one of the primary factors that influenced his decision to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad from Real Madrid...

JUNE 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

The Players Are the Trophies Now Soccer is the ultimate prize in Saudi Arabia’s push in sports. Karim Benzema’s signing offered a glimpse of the price tag. Lionel Messi’s re...

JUNE 9, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Karim Benzema becomes Saudi league’s latest star after signing with Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema has become the latest soccer star to move to Saudi Arabia, signing with Al-Ittihad on Tuesday.

JUNE 6, 2023

Karim Benzema's Real Madrid departure - the full story of uncertainty, surprise, intrigue Karim Benzema's Real Madrid departure brings an end to a legendary chapter in the club's history. This is how it happened

JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Karim Benzema Joins Al-Ittihad, Becoming Latest Saudi Sports Prize The acquisition of Benzema is part of a billion-dollar project to lure global stars to Saudi Arabia’s top league and expand the kingdom’s sp...

JUNE 6, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Karim Benzema's Real Madrid goodbye was soft, subdued, and strangely fitting After 14 seasons, Karim Benzema made his final appearance for Real Madrid on Sunday. The way he said farewell was fitting

JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Karim Benzema becomes the Saudi league's latest star after signing with Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema has become the latest soccer star to move to Saudi Arabia after signing with the national champion Al-Ittihad

JUNE 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On 'a sad day,' Karim Benzema says goodbye to Real Madrid

Karim Benzema has officially bid farewell to Real Madrid

JUNE 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfer Rumors: Messi Mulls Offers; Benzema Exit Opens Door for Kane to Real Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema are both reportedly considering blockbuster moves to Saudi Arabia in this week’s transfer roundup.

JUNE 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Transfer Rumors: Messi Mulls Offers; Benzema Exit Opens Door for Kane to Real Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema are both reportedly considering blockbuster moves to Saudi Arabia in this week’s transfer roundup.

JUNE 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The four stages of Karim Benzema at Real Madrid - a transformation few expected Karim Benzema's 14-year spell at Real Madrid has come to an end. He leaves as a club legend – but there were some major bumps along the way

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding its attack after losing Benzema

Real Madrid goes into the offseason knowing it will need to boost its attack after losing Karim Benzema and other forwards

JUNE 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benzema scores in final game with Madrid; Vinícius returns after racial abuse Karim Benzema converted his penalty kick and received a standing ovation from fans before being substituted at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium...

JUNE 5, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Benzema scores in final game with Madrid; Vinícius back in team after racial abuse

Karim Benzema converted his penalty kick and received a standing ovation from fans before being substituted at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Striker Karim Benzema will not return to Real Madrid next season

Real Madrid says Karim Benzema will not stay with the club next season

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Bilbao Benzema (foot) is in Real Madrid's starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against Athletic Club.

Impact Benzema returns to the XI up front Sunday after missing last weekend's win over Sevilla with a foot injury. This will be the Frenchman's final match for Real Madrid, the club announced before the game.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ancelotti still thinks Benzema should 'retire at Real Madrid' Carlo Ancelotti says he still thinks Karim Benzema should retire at Real Madrid amid continued uncertainty over the forward’s future. Benzem...

JUNE 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will play Sunday Benzema is on the squad sheet for Sunday's finale versus Athletic Club.

Impact Benzema is expected to start Sunday after missing last match with a foot injury. Though it is unlikely that he will win the golden boot again, the forward still had a decent year in the league with 18 goals in 23 appearances.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid no longer sure of Benzema's intentions - as Ancelotti told his job is safe Following a remarkable 24 hours at the top of the club, Real Madrid now say they do not know where Karim Benzema's future lies

JUNE 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Karim Benzema U-turns on Saudi Arabia & decides to stay with Real Madrid Karim Benzema rejects proposed move to Saudi Arabia to stay at Real Madrid.

JUNE 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Karim Benzema U-turns on Saudi Arabia & decides to stay with Real Madrid Karim Benzema rejects proposed move to Saudi Arabia to stay at Real Madrid.

JUNE 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Karim Benzema sends cryptic message over his future Karim Benzema responds to the reports over his future amid expected summer transfer to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.

JUNE 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Karim Benzema is the latest to take the blood money The Real Madrid striker is heading for Saudi Arabia

JUNE 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Karim Benzema reportedly leaving Real Madrid for lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia

Star striker Karim Benzema is reportedly leaving Real Madrid after 14 seasons with the club.

JUNE 1, 2023

Karim Benzema's personal trainer denies posting farewell message on social media Karim Benzema’s personal trainer has denied confirming the forward’s Real Madrid exit on Instagram.

MAY 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM