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Karim Benzema Misses France Friendly as He Recovers from Injury in New York Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, sidelined with injury, has been excused from France’s upcoming friendly against Belgium as the team prepares for Euro 2016. The forward is currently on vacation in New York, where he was spotted meeting pop star Rihanna, who […]
Karim Benzema Reflects on Former France U17 Teammates: Menez, Ben Arfa, and Nasri Fell Short Karim Benzema, who starred alongside Jeremy Menez, Hatem Ben Arfa, and Samir Nasri in France’s 2004 U17 World Championship-winning squad, offered a candid assessment of why only he has maintained a strong presence in the senior national team eleven years […]
Benzema Shines Again: Key to Real Madrid’s Victory Over Getafe Karim Benzema delivered yet another stellar performance in Real Madrid’s win over Getafe, once again proving his value to the squad. The French striker was instrumental in setting up Cristiano Ronaldo’s opening goal, executing a brilliant piece of skill that turned the tide of the […]
Karim Benzema Faces Possible Fine from Real Madrid Over Skydiving Stunt Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema may be facing disciplinary action from his club after engaging in a risky activity that reportedly breaches his player contract. According to Spanish sports daily Marca, the French international took part in a skydiving session in Dubai during his […]
Karim Benzema Risks Sanction After Skydiving Stunt in Dubai Karim Benzema may be one of Real Madrid’s most vital assets on the pitch, but his recent off-field antics could land him in hot water with the club’s management. According to Spanish outlet Marca, the French international took part in a skydiving session over Dubai during […]
Benzema Reflects on “Extraordinary” 2014 After Club World Cup Heroics Karim Benzema continued his fine form with another standout performance for Real Madrid, playing a central role in the Spanish club’s 4-0 demolition of Cruz Azul in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup. The French striker, who found the net and was named […]
Karim Benzema Tips Algeria to Win 2015 AFCON As the 30th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on January 17 in Equatorial Guinea, Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has named Algeria as his favorite to lift the trophy. Speaking to APS on the sidelines of the Club World Cup in Marrakech—which Real Madrid won—the […]
Karim Benzema Under Fire: “Not Easy to Play With” Says Jean-Michel Larqué Karim Benzema’s position in the French national team continues to spark debate. Following France’s uninspiring 1-1 draw against Albania, the Real Madrid striker has come under sharp criticism—not from teammates or coach Didier Deschamps, but from influential French football observers. Veteran pundit Jean-Michel […]
Benzema Wary of Ibrahimovic Ahead of France–Sweden Clash Marseille – 16 November 2014 As France prepares to face Sweden in a high-profile friendly at the Stade Vélodrome on Tuesday, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has made no secret of his wish to avoid facing Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Speaking to Aujourd’hui en France, Benzema acknowledged the threat […]
Karim Benzema Delights in Match-Winning Performance Against Liverpool Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema expressed his delight after scoring the decisive goal in his side’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, during the fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The French-Algerian forward was the difference-maker in a tightly contested […]
