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Karim Benzema 'REFUSES to greet Al-Ittihad fans until he sees one with a Real Madrid shirt' - as French striker highlights his legendary status at the Bernabeu
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Karim Benzema has reaffirmed his legendary status at Real Madrid through his interactions with fans in a viral video.Benzema, 36, now plies his trade for Al-Ittihad but become one of the best strikers in the world during a hugely decorated 14-year spell at Real Madrid from 2009 to 2023. The Frenchman scored 354 goals in 648 appearances in the Spanish capital, winning 25 trophies along the way, including five Champions League titles....read
Kevin De Bruyne 'AGREES personal terms to join Pro League side Al-Ittihad' - after the Man City star detailed the 'incredible money' on offer in Saudi Arabia
21/07/24 00:08After spending nearly a decade at the Etihad, the Belgian midfielder's current deal at the club is set to expire at the end of the coming campaign.DANNY MURPHY: How Luka Modric is unlike any other current Ballon d'Or winner... and why we'll miss the Croatian midfield maestro when he's gone
22/06/24 23:45DANNY MURPHY: Only four current players have won the Ballon d'Or and three of them now play in the less arduous Saudi Arabian and North American leagues.Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to win a league title since his Saudi Arabia move... but despite the season coming to a close and Al-Nassr 14 POINTS off top spot, he appears happy with life in the Middle East
27/05/24 16:16When the forward (pictured) joined Al-Nassr on the back of a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, attacking then-current side Manchester United, it was expected he would clean up.Al Ittihad target deal for Ederson as goalkeeper considers leaving Manchester City with Saudi Pro League prepared to make initial offer of £25m
26/05/24 07:46SIMON JONES: Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is a target for Al Ittihad as the Brazilian considers leaving the Premier League champions.Revealed: Tyson Fury will move up sport's rich list even if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk with the Gypsy King poised to bank £100MILLION... as Brit becomes latest beneficiary of Saudi investment into sport
18/05/24 14:58Fury is guaranteed £81.5million from the 'Ring Of Fire' clash, with pay-per-view purchases expected to push his earnings beyond £100m.THE EURO FILES: The Year of the Underdog! Joselu and Edin Terzic are proof you can always earn another chance... PLUS, why Jadon Sancho makes my Champions League XI
10/05/24 23:33PETE JENSON: Joselu has only played 1,900 minutes so, at a goal every 112 minutes, he has the best strike-rate in the squad.Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all without Neymar!
07/05/24 20:00He believed the Portuguese superstar could bring the same exposure to the Saudi Pro League as Pele's transfer did to grow football in America.Revealed: Why Karim Benzema is BACK at Real Madrid as the former Ballon d'Or winner returns to the Bernabeu despite being contracted to Saudi giants Al-Ittihad
02/05/24 10:51The forward (pictured) spent 14 years in Spain as a Madrid player, winning countless titles with his accolades highlighted by a Ballon d'Or win in 2022, just months prior to his departure from the club.Why Bayern Munich's Harry Kane didn't go to Real Madrid last summer 'despite being Carlo Ancelotti's top target, ahead of Jude Bellingham'
29/04/24 18:23Harry Kane was reportedly Carlo Ancelotti's number one target for Real Madrid last summer - but the England captain joined Bayern Munich instead.Karim Benzema's feud with Al-Ittihad manager Marcelo Gallardo is reignited as the forward's BROTHER criticises the Argentine following Saudi Super Cup loss... just weeks after the ex-Real Madrid star denied reports of a rift
12/04/24 09:33Benzema has scored 13 goals in 28 games, with nine in 20 coming in league action after joining the division on the back of 14 years and five Champions League titles with Real Madrid .Dramatic footage shows an Al-Ittihad player being WHIPPED by a furious fan after he was doused with water as fracas breaks out following Saudi Super Cup final loss to Al-Hilal
11/04/24 20:48Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah was lashed twice after confronting the unnamed individual and throwing water in their direction.Karim Benzema's Saudi nightmare continues as he takes aim at his OWN team-mates at Al-Ittihad, blaming them for his three-month goal drought and claiming he can't 'win games on his own'
06/04/24 13:17Karim Benzema has blamed his Al-Ittihad team-mates for not supporting him in defence of his three-month goal drought.Karim Benzema shares a warm embrace with Jose Mourinho as Al-Ittihad striker is reunited with his former Real Madrid manager before Anthony Joshua's victory against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
10/03/24 11:35The pair were both in attendance to watch Anthony Joshua beat Francis Ngannou. Benzema, who plays for Al-Ittihad, shared a warm embrace with Mourinho.N'Golo Kante SENT OFF for only the second time of his career with Al-Ittihad 2-0 down in the Asian Champions League after a VAR check on a dangerous tackle
05/03/24 20:02N'Golo Kante got sent off during Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League game on Tuesday night, for only the second time in his career.Andy Cole names his top three strikers in the world right now - but ignores Man City's Erling Haaland and Bayern's Harry Kane
05/03/24 18:25Andy Cole has named his top three strikers in the world right now, but he has omitted some pretty big names from his selections.Cristiano Ronaldo should 'SHUT UP', according to a Chelsea legend, due to the Al-Nassr star repeatedly suggesting the Saudi Pro League is more competitive than France's Ligue 1
04/03/24 11:29Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 and a host of stars subsequently headed to Saudi Arabian clubs last summer, including Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema and Neymar.N'Golo Kante rolls back the years with a stunning diving header for Al-Ittihad but it's not enough to topple Al-Hilal...as the runaway Saudi Pro League leaders move NINE points clear of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
02/03/24 08:07N'Golo Kante showed that, despite his advancing years, he's still got it, after a superb acrobatic header in Al-Ittihad's clash with Al-Hilal.Karim Benzema shuts down 'LIARS' who claim he is unhappy in Saudi Arabia - and insists he has no issues with Al-Ittihad boss Marcelo Gallardo
24/02/24 10:07Karim Benzema has shutdown claims he is unhappy in Saudi Arabia and insisted he has no issues with the Al-Ittihad manager Marcelo Gallardo despite recent news.Luis Suarez reveals he nearly signed for Real Madrid in 2014 with Karim Benzema 'on the brink of joining Arsenal' - and explains why the LaLiga giants 'lowered their interest in him' ahead of his dream move to Barcelona
18/02/24 14:50Luis Suarez has revealed he almost joined Real Madrid before the 2014 World Cup before his eventual move to Barcelona from Liverpool.Raheem Sterling 'rejected eye-watering Saudi Arabia transfer offer' last summer to remain at Chelsea... as it emerges owner Todd Boehly singled him out for dressing room pep talk
17/02/24 07:37The England winger, 29, could have become one of the Pro League's three highest earners behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He reportedly earns £300,000-a-week at Chelsea.Karim Benzema 'is left OUT of Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League squad' amid fallout with boss Marcelo Gallardo... after he was dropped for Saudi Pro League game last week
14/02/24 10:13The former Real Madrid striker was the Saudi Pro League side's marquee signing last summer, joining from the Spanish giants on a free transfer and signing a three-year deal in the Middle East.Santos president confirms Neymar transfer plans and promises to bring the Brazil international back to his boyhood club once he recovers from his injury
11/02/24 08:45Brazilian side Santos are plotting a move to bring Neymar Jr back to the club after he recovers from his knee injury and finishes his 'experience in Saudi Arabia'.Karim Benzema insists he enjoys the 'challenge' of the Saudi Pro League and is committed to the 'long-term project'... despite reports claiming the Al-Ittihad star could be seeking an exit
09/02/24 20:07Last month, reports from France claimed that the former Real Madrid striker had requested to leave the club after feeling 'under pressure' at Al-Ittihad.Karim Benzema storms out of Al-Ittihad training session after refusing to follow manager Marcelo Gallardo's orders... with the striker DROPPED for their Saudi Pro League match tonight
07/02/24 16:42Marcelo Gallardo had ordered Benzema to train alone but he refused his instruction. Relations between Benzema and the club soured after he returned from the mid-season break 17 days late.Real Madrid already have the best young talents in the world in Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius... they will DOMINATE football for a decade if they sign Kylian Mbappe
06/02/24 20:00PETE JENSON: If Real Madrid finally sign Kylian Mbappe this summer then the Spanish club will have the best under-25 team in world football - one that could dominate the game for a decade.Meet the Tottenham flop who scored just once in a miserable three-year stint in north London but is now bossing it alongside the likes of Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane
03/02/24 13:32Harry Kane's Bundesliga adventure is following the same trajectory of his Premier League career with him breaking scoring records for fun.Karim Benzema 'set for crunch talks over his future with Al-Ittihad' following links to Man United and Chelsea in the January window
01/02/24 18:58Karim Benzema is set for crunch talks with Al-Ittihad over his future in Saudi Arabia following rumours of an exit in January.Man United handed blow in pursuit of a striker as Karim Benzema 'will remain at Al-Ittihad' despite the Frenchman's struggles at the Saudi Pro League side
30/01/24 21:49Manchester United's search for a striker has taken a hit as Karim Benzema will reportedly stay at Al-Ittihad despite claims that he is unhappy in Saudi Arabia.Neymar fires back at accusations he has become FAT while out injured for Saudi side Al Hilal - as Brazilian star posts X-rated response to his 'haters'
30/01/24 17:05The 31-year-old followed Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in moving to the Saudi Pro League last summer, and he was Al-Hilal's marquee signing when he joined for £78m.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli, Man United and Liverpool eye Moroccan wonderkid, and Bayern Munich agree a deal for Kieran Tripper alternative at right back
27/01/24 06:58There is now less than a week to go until the January transfer window slams shut, with clubs scouring the market to see if there are any last-minute deals to be done.Erik ten Hag admits there is 'no space' on Financial Fair Play for Man United to sign a striker despite Anthony Martial's injury... with Marcus Rashford backed to move central when necessary
26/01/24 14:10The United manager admitted that it will leave a gap in his squad for most of the second half of the season, but is ready to switch Marcus Rashford from the wing to fill in where necessary.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: RB Leipzig plot shock swoop for Emile Smith-Rowe, Karim Benzema could return to Real Madrid, and Man United receives boost in pursuit of Vincius Jr
26/01/24 07:17Negotiations are starting to hot up as the January transfer window enters its last week of business - here, Mail Sport shares all the biggest transfer stories on Friday morning.Manchester United URGENTLY need a back-up striker for Rasmus Hojlund after Anthony Martial's latest injury... but with Karim Benzema way too expensive, who are their best options as deadline day fast approaches?
25/01/24 14:44Manchester United's version of the January blues usually involves discovering they need a striker. This year is proving to be no exception.Man United 'REJECT the chance to sign Karim Benzema over extortionate wage demands' - as the club fear breaching FFP rules by signing 36-year-old £86m-a-year striker
25/01/24 09:37The Red Devils sit eighth in the Premier League table and have so far struggled to score goals this season.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Liverpool enter the race for Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, Man United ditch plans for Karim Benzema move, and Arsenal track PSG loanee Xavi Simons
25/01/24 06:49Clubs at both the top of the heap and the bottom in the Premier League are preparing to finesse their squad for the second-half of the campaign, with both Man City and Luton looking to the market.Manchester United are NOT expecting to sign a replacement for Anthony Martial this month after French forward was ruled out for 10 weeks following groin surgery… despite Rasmus Hojlund being their only fit recognised striker
24/01/24 18:35CHRIS WHEELER: Anthony Martial has been ruled out for 10 weeks following groin surgery as his Manchester United career continues to fizzle out.Karim Benzema 'DENIES claims that he wants to leave Saudi giants Al-Ittihad' in January... despite Man United's 'interest in the forward' after Omar Berrada's arrival as CEO
24/01/24 12:10On Tuesday, reports from France claimed that the former Real Madrid striker had requested to leave the club after feeling 'under pressure' at Al-Ittihad.Man United Q&A: What impact will Omar Berrada have, is Karim Benzema a realistic option for January and more as Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler answers your questions
24/01/24 11:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog as Chris Wheeler answers your questions surrounding Manchester United.Man United icon Andy Cole claims Karim Benzema can '100 per cent' cut it in the Premier League at 36 and urges the Red Devils to 'make a deal happen'... as the Real Madrid legend 'asks to leave Al-Ittihad temporarily'
24/01/24 08:47Benzema has been linked with an exit from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad , having reportedly requested to temporarily depart the club he only joined last summer from Real Madrid.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United eye loan deal for ex-Stoke flop, Dortmund's Gio Reyna is attracting Nottingham Forest interest - and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is targeted by TWO Premier League rivals
24/01/24 07:03After months of speculation over his future, West Ham at last agreed a deal with Manchester City for their out-of-favour midfielder Kalvin Phillips to join on loan with an option to buy.Karim Benzema has asked to 'temporarily' leave Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad after 'being excluded from training'... as striker also 'refuses potential loan move to a league rival'
23/01/24 13:20On Tuesday, it was reported that Benzema remains exiled from the Al-Ittihad squad, reportedly training alone while his teammates prepare for the resumption of the Saudi Pro League season.Karim Benzema 'is EXCLUDED from Al-Ittihad training camp after returning from holiday 17 days late' - but is expected to stay in Saudi Arabia this month despite Lyon interest
23/01/24 09:52The 2022 Ballon d'or winner incensed his current employers, who were expecting to him to report back on January 2 ahead the side's mid-season training camp.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United offer TWO forwards to Saudi Pro League clubs, West Ham's approach for Chelsea star Armando Broja hits a roadblock and Lyon target a reunion with Karim Benzema
23/01/24 07:03It has thus far been a comparatively low-key window, with Jordan Henderson's Saudi Pro League U-turn perhaps the story so far, as the ex-Liverpool skipper returns to European football.Everton face Arnaut Danjuma dilemma amid interest from Lyon... with winger and parent club Villarreal growing frustrated at his loan spell
22/01/24 23:05Everton face a crucial decision over Arnaut Danjuma's immediate future with the player and his parent club Villarreal understood to be growing frustrated at his lack of game time.Jordan Henderson walked out after six months and ex-Man City defender Aymeric Laporte has claimed 'many stars are dissatisfied'… can Saudi Arabia keep attracting talent while the first wave eye the exit?
22/01/24 19:00The stunning summer of arrivals including the likes of Karim Benzema , Neymar and Henderson had appeared to represent the dawn of a potential rival to the dominance of the European leagues.Karim Benzema returns to 'FURIOUS' Saudi club 17 days late after mid-season break - as Al-Ittihad club officials and manager reveal 'we couldn't contact him for 10 days!'
20/01/24 10:52The former Real Madrid forward signed for Al-Ittihad in the summer transfer window and is reportedly being paid 100 million euros (£85.9m) a season.Cristiano Ronaldo praises the quality of the Saudi Pro League as Al-Nassr star claims 'the level is HIGHER than Ligue 1' a year after his blockbuster £175m move
20/01/24 10:12Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the Saudi Pro League is a better league than France's Ligue 1, but the process to reach the 'highest' level will take time.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: West Ham eye move for Ajax's Steven Bergwijn, Newcastle identify Amadou Onana as a key target while Liverpool contact Argentinian side for Colombian wonderkid
20/01/24 09:00There's less than two weeks until the transfer window is shut and the market is hotting up as a host of clubs look to secure some winter moves.Neymar 'is REMOVED from the Al-Hilal squad for the rest of the season to free up space for new signing Renan Lodi'... with the Brazilian superstar now facing an uncertain future in Saudi Arabia
19/01/24 16:31After completing the signing of Brazilian full back Renan Lodi earlier this week, Al-Hilal had a big decision to make as they had run out of space in their squad to register another overseas player.Transfer news RECAP: Bayern Munich eye shock move for Newcastle's Kieran Trippier, as Ajax confirm the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-and-a-half year deal
19/01/24 09:36Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Friday, January 19.Saudi Pro League chief claims 'no one is to blame' for Jordan Henderson's exit and insists they have 'never been in a stronger position', despite the former Liverpool captain leaving to join Ajax after just six months
19/01/24 08:53Saudi Pro League CEO Saad Allazeez has downplayed the significance of Jordan Henderson 's decision to join Ajax after just six months in the Middle East.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United eye Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof earmarked for summer sale, and Man City look to tempt back Pedro Porro and Douglas Luiz
19/01/24 07:10With just under two weeks until the transfer window begins to creak closed, the market is hotting up as Premier League clubs look to secure their winter buys - Mail Sport reviews the biggest stories on Friday.Transfer news RECAP: Jordan Henderson arrives for Ajax medical after terminating contract with Al-Ettifaq, while Arsenal weigh up Karim Benzema move
18/01/24 09:11RECAP Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Thursday, January 18.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal weigh up Karim Benzema move, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid enter Kalvin Phillips race and Armando Broja could leave Chelsea in January
18/01/24 07:40As the January transfer window approaches its last week, Karim Benzema continues to be a man in demand, with the former Real Madrid man linked with a move to Arsenal.Karim Benzema sues France's interior minister after the politician accused him of being 'notoriously' connected to the Muslim Brotherhood
17/01/24 19:05Karim Benzema is suing France's interior minister for defamation after he accused the ex-Real Madrid striker of having links to a terrorist organisation.Saudi Arabia unveil plans for high-tech 45,000-seater stadium
16/01/24 20:14Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2034 World Cup, after Australia dropped out of the running leaving the kingdom the final name in the hat to host football's greatest competition in 10 years.Saudi Arabia unveil plans for high-tech 45,000-seater stadium - including LED wall and retractable roof - built on a 200m tall cliff near Riyadh... with the arena set to be the new home of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
16/01/24 19:50Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2034 World Cup, after Australia dropped out of the running leaving the kingdom the final name in the hat to host football's greatest competition in 10 years.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Erik ten Hag is 'very interested' in signing Matthijs de Ligt, Manchester United pull out of Karim Benzema race and West Ham and Everton target Kalvin Phillips
16/01/24 08:26Halfway through the January transfer window, one of the players most expected to be on the move is yet to find himself a new club.Chelsea are 'considering the possibility' of signing Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino on loan in January to address lack of goals.... as the Blues' pursuit of Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney may have to wait until the summer
15/01/24 11:22Chelsea could turn their attention to Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino, as they look to address their lack of firepower in January.Karim Benzema is 'trapped in Mauritius due to a CYCLONE'... as he is 'excluded from Al-Ittihad's mid-season camp in Dubai after missing training sessions and failing to impress manager Marcelo Gallardo'
14/01/24 09:28The striker missed three training sessions before Al-Ittihad disbanded for the winter break and was not present at the squad's reunion on Friday.TRANSFER GOSSIP: Tottenham are plotting a swoop for Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips... while Crystal Palace open talks with Genk over a deal for Colombia star Daniel Munoz
14/01/24 09:09Karim Benzema could leave Al-Ittihad after being left out of their training camp by Marcelo Gallardo. While, Tottenham are said to be plotting a transfer swoop for Kalvin Phillips.How eye-watering money is still failing to buy happiness for football stars in Saudi Arabia: Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino want to leave, Karim Benzema is being mocked by his own fans and WAGs are struggling to settle
13/01/24 09:00The Saudi Pro League has emerged as a new financial powerhouse over the last 12 months, luring some of the best players in the world over to the Middle East.Saudi Arabia are set to increase the number of overseas players permitted in their top-flight as they prepare to target the world's best young talent after spending a staggering £700m over the past 12 months
11/01/24 18:48EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Saudi Arabia is set to launch a fresh raid on world football - and will scour the planet for some of its best young talent.'There's no limit': Inside the lives of footballers and their WAGs in Saudi Arabia, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co enjoy the luxuries of holiday-resort compounds, private jet flights, relaxed restrictions... and alcohol smugglers
31/12/23 11:45Cristiano Ronaldo was the first big name to move to the kingdom, signing a staggering £173m-a-year-deal after his acrimonious exit from Manchester United.Cristiano Ronaldo's first year in Saudi Arabia has seen bucketloads of goals and glamour as he and Georgina Rodriguez have become the Gulf's power couple... now silverware for Al-Nassr must follow
29/12/23 19:00With Al-Nassr paying him a staggering £175million-a-year to come and play in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo became in a stroke the world's highest-earning athlete.Karim Benzema's £86m-a-year Saudi move turns sour as he's given a VERY pointed nickname and deactivates Instagram, after falling out with manager, fans - and being outshone by Cristiano Ronaldo
28/12/23 13:00Karim Benzema's Saudi move appears to be going from bad to worse going by the nickname he has reportedly been given by his own fans.Karim Benzema appears to DELETE his Instagram account - which has 76 million followers... just hours after his Al-Ittihad side suffered a 5-2 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
27/12/23 13:58The Real Madrid legend left the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad but the move hasn't gone quite to plan with his side 22 points off the top of the table.Cristiano Ronaldo hits 53 GOALS in 2023 as he and Sadio Mane bag braces in Al-Nassr's 5-2 win over Karim Benzema's Al-Ittihad to move to within seven points of Saudi Pro League leaders
26/12/23 20:57Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice from the penalty spot as Al Nassr beat Al Ittihad 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League.Raphael Varane 'makes a decision' on potential move to Saudi Arabia - after being linked with a reunion with old team-mate Karim Benzema since falling out of favour at Man United
25/12/23 12:50The defender has struggled for regular playing time making just five Premier League starts - with the likes of Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans often starting ahead of the 30-year-old.Director of football Michael Emenalo reveals Saudi Pro League are 'not shying away' from more big signings in January... and leaves door 'open' for Kylian Mbappe
16/12/23 16:48Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo has revealed the Saudi Pro League are 'not shying away' from more January transfer signings.Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Fabinho crash out of Club World Cup in their OWN STADIUM... as Al-Ittihad lose 3-1 to Egyptian side Ah-Ahly in second round with ex-Real Madrid man missing a penalty
15/12/23 20:00Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, and Fabinho went into the second round clash with high hopes but were stunned by the Egyptian outfit - and the ex-Real Madrid striker missed a penalty.Al-Ittihad 3-0 Auckland City - FIFA Club World Cup: N'Golo Kante nets absolute screamer, with fans claiming ex-Chelsea star 'still doesn't know how to celebrate'... as Karim Benzema also scores to help the Saudi side advance to the second round
12/12/23 20:28It was Auckland's record-breaking 11th appearance in the tournament, but they have crashed out, with Al-Ittihad now advancing to the next round to take on Al Ahly.Karim Benzema SNUBS Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in his dream line up... but the French star picks three other former Barcelona stars and just five team-mates from his career
11/12/23 09:23Benzema has slotted into life in the Middle East perfectly, scoring 10 goals in 16 games for Al-Ittihad and on Sunday he spoke to the club's social media channels to name his ideal team.Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in Saudi Arabia but his Al-Nassr side are trailing in the wake of Al-Hilal, who have a seven-point lead after winning 15 GAMES in a row - all without the injured Neymar!
05/12/23 20:00The concerning thing for Ronaldo is that whatever he conjures - be it stunning a 40-yard lob or clinical hat-trick - is but a drop in the ocean compared to Al-Hilal's domination.Alberto Mastromatteo is one of football's biggest nutrition gurus who helped Karim Benzema play the best football of his life in his thirties... now Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham - and England - reaping the rewards from working with the chef
26/11/23 10:11INTERVIEW: When Karim Benzema began playing the best football of his life in his thirties - winning the Ballon d'Or at 34 - he attributed part of the success, to top chef Alberto Mastromatteo.Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are 'on Real Madrid's horizon' as they 'make room in their budget for a Galactico signing' - with £342MILLION potentially available next summer
23/11/23 11:26Los Blancos have also cleared space in their wage bill to accommodate five or six seasons' worth of a superstar being on the books as their salary expenses have decreased.Eden Hazard REJCTED a £50m contract offer from Saudi Arabia before he retired, claims his ex-Chelsea teammate John Obi Mikel
21/11/23 09:07Hazard was reported to have had a number of Premier League suitors following his Bernabeu departure and Mikel revealed offers also came from the Middle East.Cristiano Ronaldo continues his impressive form for Al-Nassr as the 38-year-old scores his 16th goal of the season in routine victory to remain top of the Saudi Pro League goalscorer charts
11/11/23 23:12Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 16th goal of the season in all competitions for Al-Nassr as the 38-year-old pounced late in the game to ensure his side secured all three points against Al-Wehda.Are you watching Nuno? Karim Benzema scores a hat-trick to help Al-Ittihad get back to winning ways... just days after the bust-up that saw the former Spurs boss sacked
10/11/23 22:16The former Real Madrid striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot on Friday before adding two further goals in the second half to help his side to a 4-2 win against Abha.
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match