Erling Haaland is facing a crucial few weeks in his Manchester City career as the campaign winds up. Haaland enjoyed a sensational first season in Manchester in 2022/23 with an unbelievable haul of 52 goals scored in 53 games.
Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema scored the fastest goal in Saudi Super Cup history to help secure a 2-1 win over Al-Wehda in Abu Dhabi on Monday and a place in the final.
Karim Benzema shocked the football world when he left Real Madrid for Saudi club Al-Ittihad. After spending 14 years at the club, he decided to move on and shifted to Saudi Arabia like many other European stars. Months later, Al-Ittihad sit 4th in the Saudi Pro League with 47 points.
Real Madrid great Karim Benzema cannot guarantee staying with Al-Ittihad. Benzema concedes he's unhappy with his form in the Saudi Pro League. He told Fabrizio Romano: "I am not the same Benzema from Real Madrid because it is not the same game, the same player.
Karim Benzema insists he's happy at Al-Ittihad. The Real Madrid legend has also denied claims of a rift with coach Marcelo Gallardo. Benzema featured for Al-Ittihad in their Champions League win against Uzbek side Navbahor Namangan.
Al-Ittihad coach Marcelo Gallardo insists there's no personal issues with Karim Benzema. Al-Ittihad management were reportedly furious with Benzema in January - when he was absent from training for over two weeks, and they also failed to get hold of him for a ten-day period.
Former Bayern Munich captain Steffen Effenberg feels Real Madrid are stronger after losing Karim Benzema last summer. Benzema left Real for Al-Ittihad as reigning Ballon d'Or winner.
Karim Benzema insists he's committed to Al-Ittihad and the Saudi Pro League. The former Real Madrid striker has been linked with a return to Europe after a series of flare-ups with management.
Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema walked out of an Al-Ittihad training session this week. The Frenchman is said to have refused to follow his manager's orders during a routine session.
Karim Benzema will return to training at Al Ittihad next week after agreeing to stay at the club this season. Former Real Madrid captain Benzema was heavily linked with a shock move away from Saudi Arabia in January after reportedly asking to return to Europe.
Karim Benzema has made a decision regarding his future just in time for the January transfer window deadline. Reports suggest that the Frenchman will remain at Al Ittihad for the current month.
French football expert Jonathan Johnson has provided some insight into Karim Benzema’s situation at Al Ittihad after a month of transfer gossip and speculation involving the French forward.
Karim Benzema’s stint with Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad seems to be nearing an early exit, sparking speculation about a potential move to another Saudi team.
It’s no secret that both Chelsea and Arsenal are looking for an out and out striker whose only interest is putting the ball in the back of the net. Both clubs have forwards that can play in a variety of attacking roles but it couldn’t be said that either have that one player who consistently finds the net across the season.
Karim Benzema to Chelsea is something that has been muted in recent days and weeks as Chelsea look to bring in a new striker in the late part of this window.
Manchester United legend Andy Cole has urged the club to secure the services of French striker Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad in the current winter transfer window.
Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, is seeking an exit from Saudi club Al-Ittihad after a heated dispute with management, according to a source close to the club.
Karim Benzema has made it clear he wants to leave Al Ittihad. That is according to AFP, though it comes as no surprise because Benzema has been linked with a move since the January transfer window opened.
Arsenal ended 2023 on a sour note with losses to local rivals Fulham and West Ham. Despite their thumping 5-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend, doubts remain over their goalscoring prowess.
Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema would prefer to join former club Real Madrid rather than a move to the Premier League, if he decides to leave the Saudi club.
It’s no secret that Manchester United are in dire need of attacking reinforcements after a dismal first half of the season. With Scott McTominay leading
Chelsea have struggled for goals in the Premier League this season and that has caused them to remain far away from the top-4 battle.
Manchester United have been linked with a January move for French striker Karim Benzema, but it doesn’t sound like a move will materialise this month. The former Real Madrid striker reportedly wants to leave Saudi Arabia just six months after signing for Al-Ittihad.
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided some insight into the latest on potential high-profile departures from the Saudi Pro League this January.
Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema could be set to return to Europe this month after going AWOL in Saudi Arabia. Benzema joined Al-Ittihad on a free transfer from Real Madrid in June last year before being appointed as captain of the Saudi Pro League side.
Former Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema raised eyebrows by leaving his current club Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia seemingly without notice, but the club claim he had permission to be absent from training.
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.
Al-Ittihad have lost two games in a row for the first time since signing Karim Benzema. The Saudi Arabian champions fell to a 2-0 defeat by Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (Air Force Club) in Iraq in the AFC Champions League on Monday.
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