Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad have reportedly ramped up their interest in former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. Ramos a free agent after PSG exit Wanted by Saudi side Al-Ittihad Could link up with Benzema WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Ittihad are keen to add a defender to the ranks before the transfer window closes on September 7 and are ready to move for Ramos after missing out on Real Betis ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Jude Bellingham and claimed that the English midfielder has been tasked with replacing star striker Karim Benzema. WHAT HAPPENED? The English international has taken La Liga by storm having already scored three times in his first two appearances for his new club. Madrid have not signed a replacement for Karim Benzema, who left to join Saudi Arabia side Al-Itti...Full Story »

Real Madrid are reportedly leaving their No.9 shirt free for Kylian Mbappe, with the Paris Saint-Germain star eager to head for Spain this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? The France international has been heavily linked with the Blancos for some time, with sizeable bids from Santiago Bernabeu being knocked back in previous windows. Another big-money approach could be on the cards, with Real apparently...Full Story »

Nacho Fernandez has confirmed that he will sign a one-year contract at Real Madrid, and will take the captaincy from departed Karim Benzema. WHAT HAPPENED? Nacho has confirmed that he will stay at Madrid for at least one more year, despite having interest from Roma, Inter Milan, and MLS. He will also wear the captain's armband for the coming season, replacing previous captain Karim Benzema, w...Full Story »

N'Golo Kante is set to sign a €100m-per-season deal at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, bringing his seven-year spell at Chelsea to an end. Kante held meeting with Saudi representatives Now expected to sign for Al-Ittihad Joins Benzema and Ronaldo in ambitious league WHAT HAPPENED? It was revealed on Monday that Saudi officials had travelled to London for talks with Kante, with ...Full Story »

Real Madrid see Harry Kane as the best available option to replace Karim Benzema, sources have told ESPN, but the club are looking at other candidates as they are aware that signing the forward from Tottenham will be difficult. The England captain, who has scored 32 goals this season, has the right profile to play for Madrid, sources have said, but there are question marks over his age, his t...Full Story »

Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea as a replacement for Karim Benzema, according to a report. WHAT HAPPENED? The Germany international is coach Carlo Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez's "dream" choice to replace Benzema, according to Bild. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Madrid confirmed on Sunday that Benzema will leave the club after 14 years of service. The Fren...Full Story »

Karim Benzema plans on staying at Real Madrid despite reports that he wants to accept a mega offer from Saudi Arabia. Benzema offered huge Saudi contract Reports claim he wants to move But striker said to want Madrid stay WHAT HAPPENED? It was reported on Wednesday that Benzema has informed Madrid of his intention to sign a contract with Saudi champions Al-Ittihad. However, Marca claim...Full Story »

Karim Benzema has reportedly told Real Madrid that he wants to accept a mega contract offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. WHAT HAPPENED? The striker has decided to make the free transfer to the Saudi Pro League, Foot Mercato reports, and has notified Madrid that he will not commit to a new contract after his current one expires at the end of the season. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Benzema rece...Full Story »

Real Madrid want €80m Kolo Muani to replace Benzema (Fichajes) Real Madrid are plotting a move to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to Fichajes. The Spanish side are in the market for a striker to replace Karim Benzema and see the France international as a fitting candidate. However, they will have to fight off interest from Bayern Munich, who are said to be w...Full Story »

AS personalities go, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante could not be more different. The Ballon d'Or winner, 35, is believed to earn £278,000-per-week at Real Madrid, and lives a life of luxury. Karim Benzema leads a glam life away from football Modest N'Golo Kante prefers a more pared down existence While World Cup winner Kante, 32, prefers the simple life, despite pocketing £290,000-...Full Story »

Chelsea suffered a 1-0 Champions League first-leg defeat at Borussia Dortmund as Karim Adeyemi’s superb second-half strike lifted the Bundesliga side to victory at Signal Iduna Park.The Blues looked the stronger side for much of the last-16 match but failed to find the finishing touch, with Joao Felix coming closest when his first-half effort pinged off the crossbar.Adeyemi’s moment ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has said Karim Benzema is excited and motivated to prove himself with Real Madrid after an injury-hit start to the season culminated in him being sent home early from France's World Cup campaign. Benzema suffered a thigh injury three days before France were due to play their first game in Qatar, leading coach Didier Deschamps to withdraw him from the squad -- a decision subseq...Full Story »

Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday, just a day after France suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner missed the tournament in Qatar with a thigh injury and later declined an invite from French president Emmanuel Macron to attend Sunday's final at Lusail S...Full Story »

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will NOT be visiting France's squad for the World Cup final. Benzema's name is still in France's 26-man squad despite injury ruling him out of the tournament before kickoff. The veteran has since recovered and there has been talk of Benzema making the final squad. But Okdiario says this is a non-starter and that Benzema won't even travel to Qatar to support...Full Story »

France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on Saturday in Doha, the French federation have confirmed. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner felt a strong pain in his thigh during a sprint toward the end of the training session. After undergoing an MRI, it was confirmed that Benzema had suffered a muscle tear that would nee...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Their influence is everywhere before the World Cup   Starting tomorrow: 17 consecutive days of World Cup football   Benzema out of the World Cup after picking up an injury in training   THIS IS VERY HEARTBREAKING.   "JUST TWO GOATS PLAYING A GAME OF CHESS."   FC Barcelona Have Overtaken Bayern Munich as The Club ...Full Story »

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema received a rapturous reception from hometown club Lyon after returning to show off his Ballon d'Or trophy. Benzema started career at Lyon Returned to show off Ballon d'Or Receives hero's welcome from fans WHAT HAPPENED? The striker was back at Lyon on Friday to show off his Ballon d'Or trophy ahead of the team's Ligue 1 clash against Nice. Benzema began ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema picked up the award on Monday night Karim Benzema claimed he chose to join Real Madrid over Manchester United. The French forward, who won the prestigious Ballon d’Or on Monday beating the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Kevin De Bruyne, said that he turned down the chance to head to Old Trafford in 2009 and has never looked back since. With Los Blancos, the veteran attacker wo...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Benzema Ballon D'or winners 2022   lol   Ballon D'or 2022:- ▪ Cristiano Ronaldo finishes 20th, his lowest since 2005. ▪ Lionel Messi didn't even make it to the List of Top 30 for the first time since 2005. END OF AN ERA.   Karim Benzema deserved it..   The young midfield duo of FC Barcelona. A lot of potential in them....Full Story »