When it seemed the match would end in a draw, Steven Bergwijn emerged as the hero for Al-Ittihad. In the dying moments of the game, the Dutch forward struck a low, precise shot into the bottom ...

It has been almost two years since Karim Benzema has left Real Madrid, in favour of a shock move to Al Ittihad.The Frenchman ...

Karim Benzema is excited about the coming season with Al-Ittihad. After a difficult first season in the Saudi Pro League, the Real Madrid legend is fully committed for his second campaign.

Al-Ittihad president Louay Nazer admits coach Marcelo Gallardo was sacked after demanding the "removal" of Karim Benzema. In explaining the Argentine's dismissal, Nazer admitted the key reason was ...

Benzema was gifted a golden opportunity to redeem ... to bag the second in added time at the end of the first half with Al Ittihad eventually running out 3-1 winners. Following AFC Champions ...

Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr and Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad talk prior the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ittihad v Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City on December 6, 2024 in Jeddah ...

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These comments will surely have reached Cristiano Ronaldo’s ears, who will try to prove to Karim Benzema wrong when his Al-Nassr side goes up against Benzema and Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.

Karim Benzema ... But can Benzema overtake Ronaldo and claim the top scorer title? The French striker, now 37, followed Ronaldo to the Middle East in 2023. Since joining Al-Ittihad, Benzema ...

Karim Benzema has weighed in on ... he is “the greatest of all time.” However, Benzema, his former Real Madrid teammate and current Al Ittihad striker, holds a different opinion.