Today we celebrate the birthday of a football icon, France’s Karim Benzema. Born on December 19, 1987, Benzema has not only etched his name into football history but also inspired millions with his ...

The star Real Madrid striker scored three goals to power Los Blancos to a 4-0 victory (4-1 agg.) over FC Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at Spotify Camp Nou. Benzema became ...

Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema moved to provide his seal of approval, after youngster Gonzalo García proved himself decisive for Los Blancos once again. The name of frontman Gonzalo has of course ...

Rodrygo pullled off a sublime piece of skill to set up Karim Benzema's second and give Real Madrid a commanding lead over Almeria on Saturday. Rodrygo produced dazzling assist Benzema scored second of ...

Karim Benzema's majestic hat-trick - his second in as many Champions League games - gave Real Madrid a memorable 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their quarter-final. In a dramatic, ...

Karim Benzema has long been regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, but just how many times in total has he found the net? Karim Benzema has long been regarded as one of the most ...

It was Karim Benzema and Real Madrid’s night against Barcelona in their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg, the Frenchman bagging two quick-fire second-half goals to complete his second hat-trick in a ...

© Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr celebrates after scoring a goal. The early goal only strengthened Al Nassr ...

Karim Benzema left Real Madrid in 2023 to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad. Since his move to the Jeddah-based club, the Frenchman has scored 34 goals and provided 17 assists in 59 appearances.

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. View the full list. Karim Benzema is leaving Real Madrid after 14 years at the Santiago Bernabeu. On Tuesday, The Athletic ...