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Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid

Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

France striker Karim Benzema has joined Real Madrid from Olympique Lyon.

Arsene Wenger keen on signing Karim Benzema

Arsene Wenger keen on signing Karim Benzema

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is trying to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who is worth 35 million pounds.

FIFA World Cup Player of the Day: Excellent Karim Benzema

FIFA World Cup Player of the Day: Excellent Karim Benzema

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Karim Benzema, who struck twice and came close to a hat-trick in France's opening victory over Honduras, again caused havoc against the Swiss at Salvador's Fonte Nova arena, scoring once and setting up another two.

Benzema gives Al-Ittihad domestic double with Saudi Cup

Benzema gives Al-Ittihad domestic double with Saudi Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema scored twice to lead his side to a 3-1 victory over Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Cup final on Friday as they completed the domestic double.

Benzema stars as Al-Ittihad rout Al-Hilal, extend lead

Benzema stars as Al-Ittihad rout Al-Hilal, extend lead

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Former France striker Karim Benzema was delighted to help Al-Ittihad secure a 4-1 victory over Al-Hilal in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, maintaining their dominance in the Saudi Pro League.

PIX: Last-minute goal takes Al-Ittihad past Al-Nassr

PIX: Last-minute goal takes Al-Ittihad past Al-Nassr

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Houssem Aouar scored a last-minute goal to help Al-Ittihad complete a comeback and secure a 3-2 win over Al-Nassr on Wednesday, taking them a step closer to clinching the Saudi Pro League title.

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season after 14 trophy-laden years

Benzema nets seven-minute hat-trick!

Benzema nets seven-minute hat-trick!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Karim Benzema's seven-minute hattrick saw Real Madrid thrash Real Valladolid 6-0 in their La Liga encounter

Ronaldo 'hungry for more' after netting 950th goal

Ronaldo 'hungry for more' after netting 950th goal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who has made no secret of his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, reiterated earlier this month that he has no plans to slow down, even if his family thinks otherwise.

Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Yesterday, he trained normally, and today he's taken this decision. We have accepted it. I spoke to him this morning, and he said he was leaving, and I understood.'

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Benzema was Al-Ittihad's first signing since winning the league title for the first time since 2009 with compatriot Kante expected to join him

Benzema pulls the curtains on duty for Les Bleus

Benzema pulls the curtains on duty for Les Bleus

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Benzema enjoyed a stellar campaign with Real Madrid last season, scoring 44 goals in 46 games in all competitions as he inspired them to a La Liga and Champions League double.

Benzema's home burgled during La Liga game

Benzema's home burgled during La Liga game

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

There was no information about the value of items stolen.

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury in training.

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side announced on Thursday, which will keep the Portuguese forward at the club well past his 42nd birthday.

Benzema, Ronaldo, Haaland nominated for Ballon d'Or

Benzema, Ronaldo, Haaland nominated for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Seven times reigning winner Lionel Messi was not nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or for the first time since 2005 and nor was his Paris Saint-Germain team mate Neymar.

PHOTOS: Benzema UEFA player of year; Ancelotti best coach

PHOTOS: Benzema UEFA player of year; Ancelotti best coach

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema was in red-hot form, scoring 15 times in the competition and lifting the trophy for a fifth time in his career after the Spanish side beat Liverpool in the final.

PIX: Real Madrid's Benzema wins 2022 Ballon d'Or award

PIX: Real Madrid's Benzema wins 2022 Ballon d'Or award

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a second time.

Real Madrid's Benzema gets suspended jail term in sex tape trial

Real Madrid's Benzema gets suspended jail term in sex tape trial

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international team mate over a sex tape on Wednesday and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term.

Ribery, Benzema sex trial adjourned

Ribery, Benzema sex trial adjourned

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

France forwards Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema will know whether they are cleared of soliciting an underage prostitute next Thursday after the Correctional Court of Paris adjourned the case for further deliberations.

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a deal until 2027.

Court upholds easing of restrictions on Benzema

Court upholds easing of restrictions on Benzema

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

A court on Friday confirmed an easing of restrictions on the movements of Karim Benzema, the French striker at the centre of a sex tape blackmail investigation.

Benzema files complaint over French sex tape probe

Benzema files complaint over French sex tape probe

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will lodge a complaint for violation of judicial confidentiality after French radio Europe 1 published extracts of phone taps that could incriminate the France international, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

French football star Benzema ARRESTED in sex-tape probe

French football star Benzema ARRESTED in sex-tape probe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

French football star Karim Benzema has been arrested on Wednesday in connection with an inquiry into an alleged attempt to blackmail fellow-France international Mathieu Valbuena, a police source said.

Benzema banned by France over 'Valbuena' blackmail case

Benzema banned by France over 'Valbuena' blackmail case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been suspended indefinitely from the France team because of the blackmail case he is embroiled in, the president of the national football federation (FFF) said on Thursday.

Barca stunned as Benzema 'tricks Real into Copa final

Barca stunned as Benzema 'tricks Real into Copa final

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Real Madrid thrashed arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona 4-0 to reach the Copa del Rey final

Bale, Benzema will stay at Real, insists coach Benitez

Bale, Benzema will stay at Real, insists coach Benitez

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed speculations surrounding Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema's potential move to the Premier League, insisting that both key players will not be leaving the Spanish club.

Axing of scandal-ridden Benzema backed by France PM

Axing of scandal-ridden Benzema backed by France PM

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Karim Benzema, who is under investigation for alleged blackmailing, should not be called up to the France squad, French Prime minister Manuel Valls said on Tuesday.

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne vie for UEFA honour

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne vie for UEFA honour

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Benzema and Courtois helped Real seal a record 14th European title last season while De Bruyne guided City to the Premier League title -- his fourth crown in seven seasons at the club.

Benzema admits to lying in sex tape row

Benzema admits to lying in sex tape row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has admitted to lying to fellow France international Mathieu Valbuena over a sex video at the centre of an alleged blackmailing attempt, Le Parisien reported on Friday.

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

France international striker Karim Benzema, who is embroiled in a blackmailing scandal, is not afraid of possibly missing the Euro 2016 finals on home soil, the Real Madrid player said on Sunday.

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Real Madrid striker is accused of complicity in the alleged targeting of midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, who plays for the Greek Super League club Olympiacos. Prosecutors allege that Benzema encouraged Valbuena, 37, to pay the blackmailers.

Benzema's absence blessing in disguise for France?

Benzema's absence blessing in disguise for France?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Kylian Mbappe is now expected to be paired with his favoured attacking partner in Olivier Giroud.

Football star Benzema faces charge in French sex-tape blackmail case

Football star Benzema faces charge in French sex-tape blackmail case

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was placed under formal judicial investigation on Thursday in connection with an alleged attempt to blackmail fellow-France soccer international Mathieu Valbuena with the use of a sex video.

Benzema heard as witness in new money laundering case

Benzema heard as witness in new money laundering case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

French striker Karim Benzema was heard as a witness several months ago in an investigation over money laundering, a source close to the soccer player said on Friday, confirming a report by French daily Liberation.

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Zero women cracked the list of the world's 100 highest-paid athletes released on Wednesday by Sportico.

Ribery, Benzema trial over underage prostitution begins

Ribery, Benzema trial over underage prostitution begins

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Real Madrid striker Benzema and Bayern Munich forward Ribery, who are not attending the four-day trial, are being tried on charges of paying Zahia Dehar, a prostitute-turned-fashion model, for sex in 2008 and 2009, when she was aged 16 and 17.

Benzema scores twice as France overrun 10-man Honduras

Benzema scores twice as France overrun 10-man Honduras

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

A Karim Benzema brace and an own goal by goalkeeper Noel Valladares awarded after confirmation by goalline technology gave France a 3-0 victory over 10-man Honduras in their World Cup Group E match on Sunday.

PIX: Benzema helps Real Madrid win fifth game in a row

PIX: Benzema helps Real Madrid win fifth game in a row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema kept up his impressive run of form by scoring and providing two assists in a 3-1 win away to Eibar on Sunday, taking the champions level on points with La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.