Karim Benzema
Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14-year career
"Karim Benzema's career at Real Madrid has been an example of behavior and professionalism, and has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future," the club said.
4 June 2023, 10:18 AM
We have no doubts about Benzema staying: Ancelotti
"Benzema is ready to play tomorrow (against Athletic Bilbao in the final league game of the season), he has recovered very well, he has a year on his contract, so we have no doubts here," Ancelotti told a news conference
3 June 2023, 13:07 PM
'Reality is not the internet', Benzema says of lucrative Saudi move
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema insisted on Thursday that "reality is not the internet" in response to rumours of a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
2 June 2023, 02:35 AM
Benzema hits hat-trick as Real beat Almeria 4-2
Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid recovered from a disappointing midweek loss at Girona by beating lowly Almeria 4-2 at home in LaLiga on Saturday.
29 April 2023, 19:33 PM
Courtois joins Benzema on sidelines for Girona clash
"The goalkeeper is out at the last minute due to gastroenteritis and is not travelling with the team," said Madrid in a statement Tuesday morning
25 April 2023, 09:00 AM
Ancelotti thinks Benzema, Modric, Kroos will stay at Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti believes Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos will stay at Real Madrid next season, the Los Blancos coach told a news conference Friday.
8 April 2023, 02:25 AM
Benzema nets seven-minute hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Valladolid
Karim Benzema scored three goals in seven first-half minutes as Real Madrid thrashed Real Valladolid 6-0 on Sunday to cut Barcelona's lead in LaLiga to 12 points.
2 April 2023, 16:22 PM
Benzema dedicates Madrid win to late ‘magician’ Amancio
"It's a very important night for us, I want to dedicate this win to our honorary president, Amancio," Madrid captain Benzema told Movistar
22 February 2023, 02:56 AM
No photo with Ronaldo needed, says Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema when asked about his relationship with former Real teammate Cristiano Ronaldo said that their friendship goes beyond posting pictures on social media outlets.
15 January 2023, 15:08 PM
Benzema buries World Cup woe with double strike
Karim Benzema buried his World Cup nightmare with two late goals as Real Madrid defeated Valladolid 2-0 on Friday to go top of Spain's La Liga.
31 December 2022, 03:48 AM
Deschamps clears the air over Benzema situation
Despite rumours swirling around that Karim Benzema might make a late return to join the France squad following his recovery from injury, coach Didier Deschamps, speaking in his last pre-match press conference at this World Cup, made it clear he wasn’t focusing on anyone he has at his disposal at the moment.
17 December 2022, 10:10 AM
France coach Deschamps refuses to discuss holidaying Benzema
France coach Didier Deschamps refused to discuss Karim Benzema after the injured Ballon d'Or winner was spotted arriving on holiday on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion following his withdrawal from the World Cup.
29 November 2022, 11:40 AM
France will not replace injured Benzema for World Cup
Defending champions France will not replace the injured Karim Benzema in their World Cup squad, coach Didier Deschamps said on Sunday.
20 November 2022, 12:17 PM
Injuries taking a heavy toll on World Cup
Karim Benzema became the latest big-name player to miss out on Qatar World Cup following an injury.
20 November 2022, 06:40 AM
A riveting ride to Qatar
After winning the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, it quickly became clear that Qatar would have to pull a rabbit out of its hat to successfully stage football’s showpiece event. The largest concern at the time was whether players could even perform in the searing summer as the Mi
20 November 2022, 03:49 AM
France sweat on Benzema, Varane ahead of World Cup opener
Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are "determined to play".
18 November 2022, 10:58 AM
Real lose Benzema, Modric for Leipzig match
Real Madrid will be without this year's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and the 2018 victor Luka Modric for this week's Champions League tie in Leipzig, coach Carlo Ancelotti said at a Monday press conference.
24 October 2022, 21:03 PM
Real Madrid star Benzema to miss Sevilla match
Real Madrid talisman and Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will miss his team's clash with Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga with a thigh injury.
22 October 2022, 11:18 AM
Real Madrid go top after 3-1 win over Barcelona in Clasico
Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo were all on target as a dominant Real Madrid beat old rivals Barcelona 3-1 at home in 'El Clasico' on Sunday to move top of LaLiga.
16 October 2022, 16:10 PM
Benzema will start against Shakhtar, Ancelotti confirms
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that striker Karim Benzema is fit and will start for Real Madrid against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, ahead of Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.
10 October 2022, 22:39 PM