Karim Benzema

It has been a mixed year for Real Madrid. Our writer has been there for all of it and takes a look back on 2023

A year after winning the Ballon d'Or, Karim Benzema is facing strongly denied allegations from some politicians in France about his beliefs

Muslim players and fans are at the heart of a billion-dollar recruitment drive that is changing the face of world football

With Benzema leaving, Madrid have a huge hole to fill up front. We analyse just why Ancelotti likes Kane, plus some other possible options

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has received a lucrative offer to join a Saudi Arabian club. Madrid are aware of the offer and a club source told The Athletic that Benzema has already made his decision but did not comment further as to whether he has accepted or rejected it. Benzema, 35, is under contract at Real Madrid until 2024, with several sources at the club and among the coaching staff confirming to The Athletic this is the case. However, one veteran first-team player, speaking anonymously so as to protect their position, told The Athletic their belief was that Real Madrid would be...

Karim Benzema follows a strenuous training routine to stay in shape. We sent Real Madrid correspondent Guillermo Rai to try it out

Karim Benzema's goals in Sunday's 6-0 win over Real Valladolid come at a crucial time, with a Copa del Rey Clasico up next on Wednesday

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Didier Deschamps has refused to address speculation suggesting Karim Benzema will return to France’s squad for the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup. Benzema, 34, suffered a thigh injury in training ahead of the tournament in Qatar that ruled him out of action for France’s title...