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 24 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles.

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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	Late Benzema double earns Real win at Valladolid Karim Benzema scores twice in the final seven minutes as Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid in their first league game after the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2022
Benzema tweet hints at France retirement France striker Karim Benzema has tweeted that his journey with national team "is ending". BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2022	'Prefer not to answer' - Deschamps on Benzema rumour France manager Didier Deschamps "prefers not to answer" a question about a report that injured striker Karim Benzema could return to the squad for the World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2022
France striker Benzema out of Qatar World Cup France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022	Real Madrid 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt: Karim Benzema scores 324th goal for Real in Super Cup win Karim Benzema continues his Ballon d'Or pursuit with a 324th goal for Real Madrid to help them beat Eintracht Frankfurt in the Uefa Super Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2022
Watch: Karim Benzema's best La Liga goals for Real Madrid this season Watch some of Karim Benzema's best moments from this season's La Liga before Real Madrid's Champions League final against Liverpool this weekend. BBC Sport - Published on May 27, 2022	La Liga: Real Madrid 6-0 Levante - highlights Watch the highlights as Karim Benzema becomes Real Madrid's joint second-highest goalscorer of all time and Vinicius Junior scores a hat-trick in a 6-0 against Levante. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2022
'Ice cold' Karim Benzema penalty lights up Champions League classic Everyone is talking about Karim Benzema's penalty after he showed "ice cool" nerves to score a Panenka at Etihad Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2022	Luka Modric: Real Madrid's Croatian midfield maestro still magnificent at 36 Karim Benzema has made the headlines for Real Madrid, but perhaps 36-year-old Luka Modric poses the bigger threat to Manchester City. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2022
La Liga Highlights: Real Madrid score three in win at Osasuna Watch highlights as Real Madrid won 3-1 away to Osasuna despite two missed penalties by Karim Benzema. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2022	La Liga highlights: Karim Benzema scores late winner as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-2 Watch highlights as Karim Benzema's 92nd-minute goal completes a Real Madrid comeback from two goals down in a 3-2 La Liga win at Sevilla. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2022
Real Madrid v Chelsea: How Karim Benzema has become one of world's top strikers BBC Sport looks at Karim Benzema's prolific form for Real Madrid and how he has emerged as one of Europe's top strikers. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2022	Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid: Benzema hat-trick puts Spaniards in charge in Champions League last eight Karim Benzema's hat-trick for Real Madrid leaves Chelsea with a mountain to climb to retain their Champions League crown. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2022
Karim Benzema: Is Real Madrid star the world's best striker? After Karim Benzema overshadowed Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 victory, is the Real Madrid striker the world's best number nine? BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2022	Real Madrid 3-1 Paris St-Germain (3-2 agg): Karim Benzema hat-trick inspires superb Real fightback Karim Benzema scores a superb second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid produce a stirring fightback at a raucous Bernabeu to reach the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Paris St-Germain. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2022
Dembele stars in La Liga 5 best goals of the week Watch the five best goals from the weekend's La Liga action including goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Karim Benzema. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2022	Highlights: Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid Watch the highlights as Real Madrid go nine points clear at the top of La Liga thanks to Karim Benzema's late winner against neighbours Rayo Vallecano. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2022
La Liga: Karim Benzema's volley & Thomas Delaney's screamer - goals of the week Watch the best goal from last week's round of La Liga fixtures, including goals from Nabil Fekir, Karim Benzema and Thomas Delaney. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2021	La Liga highlights: Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid -Benzema scores as Real win derby Watch highlights as Karim Benzema scores with an excellent volley to give Real Madrid the lead during their 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid in La Liga. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2021
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Karim Benzema scores winner Karim Benzema scores the only goal as Real Madrid extend their lead in La Liga to seven points with victory over Athletic Bilbao. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2021	Real Madrid 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk: Karim Benzema's double takes hosts top of Group D Karim Benzema's double takes Real Madrid top of Group D as they hold off a spirited Shakhtar Donetsk side in the Champions League. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2021
Nations League: Belgium 2-3 France: Benzema, Mbappe, Hernandez score Theo Hernandez scores a superb 90th-minute winner as France hit back from 2-0 down to stun Belgium and reach the Nations League final. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2021	La Liga: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema leads La Liga top five goals of the week Karim Benzema scores his ninth goal of the season for Real Madrid as BBC Sport looks at some of the best action from La Liga this week. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2021
Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema on target but Real lose at Espanyol Karim Benzema scores a consolation goal for Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants fall to their first La Liga defeat of the season at Espanyol. BBC Sport - Published on October 3, 2021	Real Madrid 5-2 Celta Vigo: Benzema bags hat-trick in seven-goal thriller Highlights as Real Madrid came from behind twice to beat Celta Vigo 5-2, with Karim Benzema scoring a hat-trick. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2021
Euro 2020: Insigne, Benzema, Damsgaard - six great goals from the knockout stages BBC Sport looks back at six great goals from the knockout stages of Euro 2020 featuring strikes from Lorenzo Insigne, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and Mikkel Damsgaard. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2021	Euro 2020: Karim Benzema double gives France the lead against Portugal Karim Benzema scores his second and gives France a 2-1 lead against Portugal in Budapest after a VAR decision ruled him onside. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2021
Karim Benzema in France Euro 2020 squad after six-year absence Karim Benzema is named in France's 26-man squad for the European Championship after an absence of nearly six years. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2021