Results for “Karim Benzema” (4)

2 years ago

Benzema to sue French minister for linking him to Muslim Brotherhood

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema planned to sue France's Interior Minister after he accused the football star of having links to the Muslim Brotherhood. Benzema's lawyer Hugues Vigier said that he would take legal action against Gerald Darmanin on the grounds of “false information and public insults”. The threat came after the footballer posted a message online saying that he was praying “for the inhabitants of Gaza, once again victims of these unjust bombings that spare neither women nor children”. Read More…

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3 years ago

Karim Benzema aims to leave lasting legacy in Saudi Arabia

Karim Benzema stated that he wanted to leave a “lasting legacy” and deliver trophies at the new club Al Ittihad. The striker said that his Muslim faith was a significant factor in his decision to move to Saudi Arabia. In an interview with the club released, Benzema said: “I hope for my new club, what I’ll be able to bring is my football and most importantly to be able to win titles. It’s a new chapter for me and I would like to further advance the club.” Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

3 years ago

Karim Benzema bids farewell to Real Madrid

Karim Benzema bid farewell to Real Madrid on Tuesday. He admitted that leaving the Spanish club after 14 years “hurts” as the striker prepares to sign for Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad. The 35-year-old forward joined Real in 2009 from Ligue 1 side Lyon before going on to score 354 goals 648 appearances for Los Blancos. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, with 450 goals, is ahead of him on the club's all-time scorers' list. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

3 years ago

Saudi champions Al Ittihad set to sign Karim Benzema

Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad was expected to sign Karim Benzema on a two-year deal from Real Madrid, Saudi state broadcaster Al Ekhbariya reported on Sunday. Benzema was set to move to the kingdom after Real Madrid announced that the French international would leave the La Liga club after 14 years as a free agent. Al Ekhbariya said Al Ittihad's chairman and vice chairman had travelled to Madrid to negotiate a "record deal" with the 35-year-old striker. Read More…

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