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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Napoli's Osimhen: The Perfect Benzema Replacement for Real Madrid in Champions League Clash"

Napoli's striker Victor Osimhen is being touted as the ideal replacement for Karim Benzema at Real Madrid. While Jude Bellingham has impressed for Madrid, he is not a No.9, and Joselu is not a long-term solution. Osimhen, who shares a strong bond with Naples, could be attainable during the January transfer window due to strained relations with his club following social media gaffes. Madrid, in their pursuit of winning Champions Leagues, may consider Osimhen as a world-class center-forward.

via Goal.com|

#champions-league #karim-benzema #napoli

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

N'Golo Kante signs with Saudi champions Al Ittihad after leaving Chelsea.

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad after his contract at Stamford Bridge expired. Kante won six major trophies with Chelsea, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup. The 32-year-old will join fellow Frenchman Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad, who recently signed for the Saudi Pro League champions. The club is now controlled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which also owns an 80% stake in Premier League side Newcastle United.

via The Athletic|

#al-ittihad #chelsea #karim-benzema

sports2 years ago•10 min saved

Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad.

Karim Benzema, the reigning Ballon d'Or winner and Real Madrid's captain, has left the club after 14 years to join Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad. Sources close to Benzema and the club suggest that his decision was influenced by a difficult final season, the disappointment of being left out of France's World Cup squad, and an offer from Al Ittihad that was too good to refuse. Benzema's departure has upended Madrid's summer transfer strategy, with the club now needing to find a replacement for their star striker.

via ESPN|

#al-ittihad #karim-benzema #real-madrid

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

Real Madrid's Uncertainty with Harry Kane Signing

Real Madrid is interested in signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane as a replacement for Karim Benzema, but they are pessimistic about the deal due to Tottenham president Daniel Levy's high asking price. Madrid is considering an offer in the €80 million range, but they believe it will take a much better offer to convince Levy to let Kane go. Madrid is exploring other options in the market while keeping an eye on Kane's decision and attitude.

via Managing Madrid|

#harry-kane #karim-benzema #real-madrid

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia

Karim Benzema, a French striker and former Real Madrid player, has signed a three-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, becoming the latest high-profile signing in the country's billion-dollar project to expand its sports profile. The project, backed by the Public Investment Fund, aims to turn the Saudi league into a major player in world soccer and has already lured Cristiano Ronaldo to another Saudi club. The acquisition of Benzema is part of a broader plan to raise the profile of the Saudi league and the country's status in global sports.

via The New York Times|

#al-ittihad #karim-benzema #public-investment-fund

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

Karim Benzema's Legacy Secure as He Departs Real Madrid for Al Ittihad

Karim Benzema bid farewell to Real Madrid after 13 years and 353 goals, leaving for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. The Ballon d'Or holder, who was voted the best player on the planet less than nine months ago, leaves with 25 winners' medals and a legacy as one of the best players in Real Madrid's history. Benzema was a quiet but successful player, who helped others score goals and adapted his style to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. He leaves Real Madrid as a footballer, not just a forward.

via The Guardian|

#al-ittihad #ballon-dor #karim-benzema

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

Real Madrid's Rebuild: Benzema's Departure and Future Plans.

Real Madrid faces a summer rebuild after the unexpected departure of Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio. The club is in search of a new principal striker and manager, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane among the top transfer targets. Madrid must act with brilliance and intelligence to avoid repeating the mistakes made after Zinedine Zidane's departure in 2018.

via ESPN|

#harry-kane #karim-benzema #marco-asensio

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Saudi Arabia's PIF Takes Over Major Football Clubs, Including Ronaldo's Al Nassr

Newcastle United's majority owners, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), have taken a 75% stake in four leading Saudi Pro League clubs, including Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, as part of the country's "Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project." The remaining 25% in each team will be transferred to non-profit foundations from the Saudi Ministry of Sport. Multi-club ownership is not permitted in major leagues across the world, but there are no such restrictions in Saudi Arabia.

via ESPN|

#al-nassr #cristiano-ronaldo #karim-benzema

sports2 years ago•11 min saved

Karim Benzema's Unexpected Transformation and Departure from Real Madrid

Karim Benzema's departure from Real Madrid marks the end of a 14-year career in which he became the club's second top scorer of all-time with 354 goals in 648 games. Benzema's impact at Madrid goes beyond the numbers, as he is remembered for his artistry and crucial goals. He underwent a physical and mental transformation to become an undisputed Madrid legend, overcoming early struggles, criticism from Jose Mourinho, and playing second fiddle to Cristiano Ronaldo. Benzema's Ballon d'Or win in 2022 was the culmination of years of excellence for the Spanish giants.

via The Athletic|

#ballon-dor #cristiano-ronaldo #jose-mourinho

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Karim Benzema's Departure Sparks Speculation for Real Madrid's Future.

French soccer player Karim Benzema has reportedly reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad club on a two-season contract worth over 100 million euros. Benzema, who played his last game for Real Madrid on Sunday, could be the first of many established star names to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League next season. Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr, while Lionel Messi is reportedly preparing to sign a deal with the kingdom's Al Hilal club.

via CNN|

#al-ittihad #cristiano-ronaldo #karim-benzema

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Real Madrid considers Harry Kane as Karim Benzema's replacement.

Real Madrid is eyeing Harry Kane as the best option to replace Karim Benzema, who recently accepted an offer from Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad. However, the club is aware that signing the Tottenham forward will be difficult due to his age, transfer fee, and Spurs' reluctance to let him go. Madrid had planned to sign a backup forward but now needs a first-choice No. 9 to fill the void left by Benzema. While Kane is the only available forward who consistently scores the requisite number of goals, doubts remain within the club about his possible signing. Madrid is also assessing other options.

via ESPN|

#football #harry-kane #karim-benzema

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Karim Benzema's Surprise Departure from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed surprise at Karim Benzema's decision to leave the club, but respected the striker's choice. Ancelotti also spoke about the departures of Marco Asensio and other forwards, stating that the club will look for new players to replace them. He also praised the professionalism of departing players Hazard and Mariano. Ancelotti declined to comment on rumors linking Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid.

via Managing Madrid|

#carlo-ancelotti #forward #karim-benzema

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Karim Benzema departs Real Madrid for Saudi Pro League.

Karim Benzema, one of the greatest strikers in the history of soccer, is leaving Real Madrid after 14 seasons and 25 trophies. The 35-year-old striker's departure was officially announced by the club on Sunday with the expectation that he'll join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. Benzema is the fifth player who has worn Real Madrid's shirt the most times with 647 appearances, and is Real Madrid's second all-time top scorer with 353 goals. He is also the fourth top scorer in the history of the Champions League and the fourth top scorer in the history of La Liga.

via CBS Sports|

#al-ittihad #karim-benzema #real-madrid

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Karim Benzema bids farewell to Real Madrid after 14 years

Real Madrid has announced that Karim Benzema will leave the club as a free agent after 14 years, during which he won 25 trophies, including five Champions Leagues. The French forward is the current holder of the Ballon d’Or for the world’s best player and is Real Madrid’s second top scorer of all-time. Benzema's final appearance for the club could be later on Sunday when Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu.

via Al Jazeera English|

#football #karim-benzema #la-liga

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Karim Benzema departs Real Madrid, sparking transfer speculation.

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema will leave the club as a free agent after 14 years and move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad on a two-year contract. The French striker had looked set to stay at the Spanish club for one more year, but an offer estimated to be worth more than 100 million euros from Saudi Arabia reportedly made him reconsider his future. Benzema scored more than 350 goals for Real to sit second on the club's all-time scoring list behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

via Reuters|

#al-ittihad #karim-benzema #real-madrid