Karim Benzema
French footballer (born 1987)
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Karim Mostafa Benzema is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for and captains Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Regarded as one of the best strikers of all time, he is a creative forward known for his technical skills, vision and versatility on the field, Benzema is Real Madrid's all-time second-highest goalscorer and top assist provider. He won 25 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles. He has scored over 400 career goals for club and country.
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Mbappe must adapt to solve Real problem - BenzemaFormer Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema says Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker because he will not displace Vinicius Junior on the left.BBC Sport - Published | |
Footballer sues politician over Muslim Brotherhood accusationFrench footballer, Karim Benzema, is suing the country's interior minister after the politician said he had "notorious" links to the Islamist organisation, the Muslim Brotherhood.Sky News - Published | |
Benzema files defamation suit against French ministerInterior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused the football star of being linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.BBC Sport - Published | |
Benzema makes Club World Cup history in opening winKarim Benzema becomes the first player to score in four Fifa Club World Cups as Al-Ittihad opened the 2023 edition with a 3-0 win over Auckland City.BBC Sport - Published | |
French minister spars with Benzema in Gaza rowThe former French international threatens to sue Gérald Darmanin for accusing him of Islamist links.BBC Sport - Published | |
Benzema scores first Saudi Pro League goalKarim Benzema is named captain and scores his first goal in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Ittihad in a 4-0 win over Al-Riyadh.BBC Sport - Published | |
Who has gone where in Saudi Pro LeagueMahrez, Mendy, Benzema, Firmino, Ronaldo: A guide to which players and managers are at which teams in the Saudi Pro League.BBC Sport - Published | |
A new footballing era - who will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or?As Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema join Cristiano Ronaldo in embarking on to pastures new, BBC Sport turns the spotlight on potential winners of the 2024 Ballon d'Or.BBC Sport - Published | |
Benzema agrees to join Saudi champions Al-IttihadBallon d'Or winner Karim Benzema agrees terms with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid.BBC Sport - Published | |
Real Madrid want Kane as Benzema replacementTottenham striker Harry Kane tops Real Madrid's wanted list to replace Karim Benzema this summer.BBC Sport - Published | |
Benzema scores on final Real Madrid appearanceKarim Benzema marks his final Real Madrid appearance with a goal as they draw at home to Athletic Bilbao.BBC Sport - Published | |
Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema to leave after 14 yearsReal Madrid's talismanic captain Karim Benzema will leave the Bernabeu after 14 years, the Spanish club has confirmed.Sky News - Published | |
How do Real Madrid prepare for life after Benzema?As Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid, BBC Sport examines his legacy and the consequences of his sudden departure.BBC Sport - Published | Benzema to leave Real Madrid after 14 yearsFive-time Champions League winner Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club.BBC Sport - Published |
Ancelotti has 'no doubts' over Benzema futureReal Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has "no doubts" over Karim Benzema's future but Marco Asensio is to leave the club.BBC Sport - Published | Messi offered Miami deal - Friday's gossipLionel Messi offered lucrative Inter Miami move, Karim Benzema to join Al-Ittihad, Chelsea reject Brighton bid for Levi Colwill, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Benzema eyes £346m Saudi move - Wednesday's gossipKarim Benzema considers £346m move to Saudi Arabia, Arsenal have no intention of selling Emile Smith Rowe, Manchester City and Arsenal eye Wifried Gnonto, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Benzema hat-trick helps Real Madrid see off AlmeriaKarim Benzema's hat-trick against Almeria sees him pass Hugo Sanchez as the fourth-highest scorer in La Liga history with 236 goals.BBC Sport - Published |
Benzema the best striker in the world - KoulibalyChelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly says Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is "the best striker in the world" before their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday.BBC Sport - Published | Benzema scores first-half hat-trick in Madrid routKarim Benzema scores a first-half hat-trick in the space of seven minutes as Real Madrid hammer Real Valladolid.BBC Sport - Published |
Alaba defends voting for Messi over team-mate BenzemaDavid Alaba says it was an Austria team decision for him to vote for Lionel Messi over Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema at the Best Fifa Awards.BBC Sport - Published | 'We want this trophy again' - Real 'favourites' for European glory"We want this Champions League again," says Karim Benzema after masters of Europe Real Madrid produce another magic night to become "favourites" for a 15th crown.BBC Sport - Published |
Late Benzema double earns Real win at ValladolidKarim Benzema scores twice in the final seven minutes as Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid in their first league game after the World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Benzema tweet hints at France retirementFrance striker Karim Benzema has tweeted that his journey with national team "is ending".BBC Sport - Published |
'Prefer not to answer' - Deschamps on Benzema rumourFrance manager Didier Deschamps "prefers not to answer" a question about a report that injured striker Karim Benzema could return to the squad for the World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | France striker Benzema out of Qatar World CupFrance striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training.BBC Sport - Published |
Real Madrid 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt: Karim Benzema scores 324th goal for Real in Super Cup winKarim Benzema continues his Ballon d'Or pursuit with a 324th goal for Real Madrid to help them beat Eintracht Frankfurt in the Uefa Super Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Watch: Karim Benzema's best La Liga goals for Real Madrid this seasonWatch some of Karim Benzema's best moments from this season's La Liga before Real Madrid's Champions League final against Liverpool this weekend.BBC Sport - Published |
La Liga: Real Madrid 6-0 Levante - highlightsWatch the highlights as Karim Benzema becomes Real Madrid's joint second-highest goalscorer of all time and Vinicius Junior scores a hat-trick in a 6-0 against Levante.BBC Sport - Published | 'Ice cold' Karim Benzema penalty lights up Champions League classicEveryone is talking about Karim Benzema's penalty after he showed "ice cool" nerves to score a Panenka at Etihad Stadium.BBC Sport - Published |
Luka Modric: Real Madrid's Croatian midfield maestro still magnificent at 36Karim Benzema has made the headlines for Real Madrid, but perhaps 36-year-old Luka Modric poses the bigger threat to Manchester City.BBC Sport - Published | La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid score three in win at OsasunaWatch highlights as Real Madrid won 3-1 away to Osasuna despite two missed penalties by Karim Benzema.BBC Sport - Published |
La Liga highlights: Karim Benzema scores late winner as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-2Watch highlights as Karim Benzema's 92nd-minute goal completes a Real Madrid comeback from two goals down in a 3-2 La Liga win at Sevilla.BBC Sport - Published | Real Madrid v Chelsea: How Karim Benzema has become one of world's top strikersBBC Sport looks at Karim Benzema's prolific form for Real Madrid and how he has emerged as one of Europe's top strikers.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid: Benzema hat-trick puts Spaniards in charge in Champions League last eightKarim Benzema's hat-trick for Real Madrid leaves Chelsea with a mountain to climb to retain their Champions League crown.BBC Sport - Published | Karim Benzema: Is Real Madrid star the world's best striker?After Karim Benzema overshadowed Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 victory, is the Real Madrid striker the world's best number nine?BBC Sport - Published |
Real Madrid 3-1 Paris St-Germain (3-2 agg): Karim Benzema hat-trick inspires superb Real fightbackKarim Benzema scores a superb second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid produce a stirring fightback at a raucous Bernabeu to reach the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Paris St-Germain.BBC Sport - Published | Dembele stars in La Liga 5 best goals of the weekWatch the five best goals from the weekend's La Liga action including goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Karim Benzema.BBC Sport - Published |
Highlights: Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real MadridWatch the highlights as Real Madrid go nine points clear at the top of La Liga thanks to Karim Benzema's late winner against neighbours Rayo Vallecano.BBC Sport - Published | La Liga: Karim Benzema's volley & Thomas Delaney's screamer - goals of the weekWatch the best goal from last week's round of La Liga fixtures, including goals from Nabil Fekir, Karim Benzema and Thomas Delaney.BBC Sport - Published |
La Liga highlights: Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid -Benzema scores as Real win derbyWatch highlights as Karim Benzema scores with an excellent volley to give Real Madrid the lead during their 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid in La Liga.BBC Sport - Published | Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Karim Benzema scores winnerKarim Benzema scores the only goal as Real Madrid extend their lead in La Liga to seven points with victory over Athletic Bilbao.BBC Sport - Published |