CNN — French striker Karim Benzema has signed with Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad on an initial three-year deal, the club announced on Tuesday. Karim Benzema, one of soccer's best players and a fixture at the Spanish giant Real Madrid for more than a decade, has agreed to join the Saudi champion Al-Ittihad on a three-year contract.
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Karim Benzema poses with Al Ittihad jersey
June 6 (Reuters) - Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema became the latest big-name player to head to Saudi Arabia as he joined Al Ittihad as a free agent, the club said on Tuesday, after the. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Karim Benzema had a penalty saved in Al-Ittihad's loss at the Club World Cup on Friday and the Saudi Arabian champion exited its home tournament before Manchester. Former Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has signed a deal to join Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad football club on a three-year deal, according to the club. The announcement on Tuesday comes a day. Real Madrid legend and Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema allegedly went AWOL before a match for the Saudi Pro League team on December 30 as reported by Al-Riyadiya. According to the outlet,.
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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. Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema scored the winning goal as he made his debut for Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad in their 2-1 win over Tunisian side Esperance in the Arab Club Champions Cup. Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema is the latest name linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia with current Saudi champions Al Ittihad leading the race to sign the Frenchman. With Real Madrid. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Karim Benzema had a penalty saved in Al-Ittihad's loss at the Club World Cup on Friday and the Saudi Arabian champion exited its home tournament before Manchester City and Fluminense even arrived.
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AlIttihad ra mắt Benzema, ký tiếp Kante
In a thrilling encounter in the Saudi League on Thursday, Karim Benzema showcased his goal-scoring prowess, expertly converting a penalty to lead Al Ittihad to a decisive 4-2 victory over Al Khaleej. Karim Benzema paid tribute to Al Ittihad's fans following his history-making goal in the Fifa Club World Cup opener on Tuesday, saying his team will "fight" to go as far as they can in the competition.. The Ittihad captain, a five-time winner of the tournament with Real Madrid, scored the third goal in the hosts' 3-0 victory against Auckland City in Jeddah as the Club World Cup took.
Benzema is set to join Al-Ittihad as a free agent after Real Madrid said earlier in the day that the 35-year-old would leave the LaLiga club after 14 trophy-laden years. Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema received a hero's welcome during his unveiling for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad on Thursday.The Frenchman was gi.
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Karim Benzema Former Real Madrid striker joins Saudi Arabia champions
Benzema, pre-Ittihad, was one of the names on the scoresheet. The forward's presence as captain now should serve as a comfort and a catalyst as Ittihad hold home hopes in a history-making Club World Cup. A strong showing in Jeddah feels necessary not only for the Saudi champions, but the kingdom's formidable and far-reaching football project. Karim Benzema's dreams of winning the FIFA Club World Cup for a record-equaling sixth time were dashed on Friday when he captained Al-Ittihad to a 3-1 loss to Al Ahly.