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 - Benzema Former 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 on November 5, 2024
Footballer sues politician over Muslim Brotherhood accusation French 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 on January 17, 2024
Benzema files defamation suit against French minister Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused the football star of being linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024

Benzema makes Club World Cup history in opening win Karim 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 on December 12, 2023
French minister spars with Benzema in Gaza row The former French international threatens to sue Gérald Darmanin for accusing him of Islamist links. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023
Benzema scores first Saudi Pro League goal Karim 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 on August 25, 2023

Who has gone where in Saudi Pro League Mahrez, Mendy, Benzema, Firmino, Ronaldo: A guide to which players and managers are at which teams in the Saudi Pro League. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
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 on June 22, 2023
Benzema agrees to join Saudi champions Al-Ittihad Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema agrees terms with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023
Real Madrid want Kane as Benzema replacement Tottenham striker Harry Kane tops Real Madrid's wanted list to replace Karim Benzema this summer. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023

Benzema scores on final Real Madrid appearance Karim Benzema marks his final Real Madrid appearance with a goal as they draw at home to Athletic Bilbao. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema to leave after 14 years Real Madrid's talismanic captain Karim Benzema will leave the Bernabeu after 14 years, the Spanish club has confirmed. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2023
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 on June 4, 2023	Benzema to leave Real Madrid after 14 years Five-time Champions League winner Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
Ancelotti has 'no doubts' over Benzema future Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has "no doubts" over Karim Benzema's future but Marco Asensio is to leave the club. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	Messi offered Miami deal - Friday's gossip Lionel Messi offered lucrative Inter Miami move, Karim Benzema to join Al-Ittihad, Chelsea reject Brighton bid for Levi Colwill, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023
Benzema eyes £346m Saudi move - Wednesday's gossip Karim 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 on May 30, 2023	Benzema hat-trick helps Real Madrid see off Almeria Karim 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 on April 29, 2023
Benzema the best striker in the world - Koulibaly Chelsea 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 on April 11, 2023	Benzema scores first-half hat-trick in Madrid rout Karim Benzema scores a first-half hat-trick in the space of seven minutes as Real Madrid hammer Real Valladolid. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023
Alaba defends voting for Messi over team-mate Benzema David 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 on February 28, 2023	'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 on February 22, 2023