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Al Hilal has announced that French striker Karim Benzema will undergo a rehabilitation program lasting up to 15 days due to a hamstring injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo declares his commitment to Saudi Arabian football following a brief strike in protest against management decisions at his club, Al-Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his team are looking to capitalize on a potential slip from Al-Hilal as they face Al-Hazem in the Saudi Pro League.

Darwin Nunez has been left out of Al-Hilal's squad as the club prioritizes Karim Benzema following his transfer.

Karim Benzema continues to impress in Saudi Arabia after his move from Real Madrid, where he remains a dominant player at 38 years old.

French star Karim Benzema's impressive debut leads to the exclusion of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Al Hilal's roster amid foreign player limits.

In a light-hearted moment during a training session, Isaaq Bono, the son of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bono, impressively challenges and outperforms French striker Karim Benzema in a penalty shootout.

Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his strike at Al-Nassr and will return to the starting lineup this weekend, despite ongoing doubts about his long-term future with the club.

French star Karim Benzema addresses rumors surrounding his controversial departure from Al-Ittihad during a press conference following his debut match with Al-Hilal, where he also showcased his skills by scoring a hat-trick.

Cristiano Ronaldo remains firm in his stance against the Saudi football authorities, refusing to participate in matches despite their opposition.

Karim Benzema had a sensational debut for Al-Hilal, scoring a hat-trick, while engaging in a heated argument with a journalist regarding claims about his departure from Al-Ittihad.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly boycotting matches for Al-Nassr, including an upcoming derby, as a protest against the club's policies and recent player transfers.

Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick in his debut for Al-Hilal just days after leaving Al-Ittihad, causing a stir in the football community, including a reaction from Ronaldo.

Karim Benzema made a spectacular debut with Al Hilal, scoring a hat trick that led his team to a 6-0 victory over Al Okhdood in the Saudi league.

French international Karim Benzema scored his first goal for Al-Hilal during a match against Al-Akhidood after transferring from Ittihad on a free transfer.

Brazilian young star Endrick, on loan to Olympique Lyon from Real Madrid, impressively scores a stunning goal in the French Cup, helping his team advance to the quarterfinals.

Al-Hilal emerges as the largest beneficiary of the winter transfer window for the 2025-2026 season in the Saudi Pro League, making headlines with the acquisition of veteran French striker Karim Benzema.

The article discusses the impact of superstar players Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema on the Saudi Arabian league, suggesting their presence has led to negative consequences in just two days.

Karim Benzema praises Al Hilal as 'the Real Madrid of Asia' following his transfer, igniting Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration over the move.

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is uncertain as Saudi club Al-Ittihad is reportedly preparing a substantial offer for the Egyptian star, following Karim Benzema's departure.

Liverpool is bracing for the potential departure of Mohamed Salah as reports emerge of a monumental offer from Saudi club Al-Ittihad, making him their top target following Karim Benzema's move.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues training with Al Nassr amid transfer dissatisfaction and rumors of his strike, feeling isolated due to club inactivity and a controversial transfer involving Karim Benzema.

Cristiano Ronaldo remains training with Al Nassr and has not left Riyadh, dismissing rumors of his strike, but he is unhappy about the club's inactivity in the transfer market and the controversial transfer of Karim Benzema.

French striker Karim Benzema, recently signed by Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, expressed his excitement about joining the team, comparing it to his experiences with Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly gone on strike at Al-Nassr in protest over a transfer decision involving Karim Benzema, raising questions about his future and potential return to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are at the center of a transfer market controversy in Saudi football following Benzema's move from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal, a key rival of Ronaldo's team Al Nassr.

Karim Benzema's recent signing with Al Hilal reintroduces one of the most exciting phenomena in Saudi football history as he joins the league after a successful stint with Al Ittihad.

Al-Hilal has officially signed Karim Benzema, while Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is uncertain following his protest against his team's lack of investment.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have refused to play for their teams in the Saudi league, causing a shakeup in the championship as Benzema has signed with Al Hilal.

Luka Modrić's brief comment sparked chaos in the football world following Karim Benzema's shocking transfer from Al Ittihad to rivals Al Hilal.

French star Karim Benzema says an emotional farewell to Al-Ittihad after confirming his transfer to Al-Hilal, expressing gratitude to the club, staff, teammates, and fans.

Luka Modrić commented on Karim Benzema's transfer to rival team Al-Hilal, causing a stir as Benzema leaves Al-Ittihad after unsuccessful contract negotiations.

Karim Benzema, unable to adapt to life in the Middle East, has decided to stay in Saudi Arabia for another year after rejecting a contract extension with Al-Ittihad and transferring to Al-Hilal instead.

Atlético Madrid made a significant splash in the winter transfer market by signing players for over sixty million, while Karim Benzema opted not to renew with Al-Ittihad and joined rival club Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Al Hilal has officially announced the signing of Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad in a move that has significantly impacted the Saudi football market.

On the last day of the winter transfer window, significant last-minute transfers occurred, including a record-breaking signing by Palace and Karim Benzema's departure from Al Ittihad.

Karim Benzema has left Al Ittihad to join Al Hilal, making a significant transfer in the Saudi Arabian league.

Karim Benzema's transfer from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal has caused a stir in the Arab football market and angered Cristiano Ronaldo.

This article covers the final day of the winter transfer window in European football, highlighting Ronaldo's boycott over Benzema, and Modrić's situation of lacking a striker, alongside transfer rumors and news.

Reports have emerged that French star Karim Benzema has agreed to transfer from Al-Ittihad to local rivals Al-Hilal due to dissatisfaction with a contract renewal offer from his current club.

The winter transfer window for football markets in Europe has reached its final day, with notable drama involving Cristiano Ronaldo boycotting over Benzema, while several last-minute transfers are expected.

Karim Benzema is negotiating a potential move to Al-Hilal as he faces a contract dispute with Al-Ittihad, where his agent is seeking an alternative contract duration.

Karim Benzema leaves Saudi club Al-Ittihad after two and a half years to join league rival Al Hilal due to unsuccessful contract negotiations.

Greek midfielder Kostas Fortounis is having an outstanding season with Al-Khalij in Saudi Arabia, leading the league in assists and scoring six goals in 15 appearances.

Karim Benzema announced his support for Jean-Michel Aulas in the 2026 Lyon mayoral elections.

Karim Benzema expressed his full support for Jean-Michel Aulas, his former president at Olympique Lyonnais, in Aulas's candidacy for the mayoralty of Lyon during a recent televised interview.

The winter transfer window is open, with Liverpool interested in a player valued at 100 million euros, and Benzema reportedly set to sign a new contract.

The article discusses the uncertain future of Karim Benzema, a potential offer for Kehrer from Turkey, and other football transfer news as of January 11, 2026.

This article discusses the extravagant Christmas gifts exchanged among sports celebrities, including a Ferrari from Sergio Ramos and a Picasso from Karim Benzema.

Karim Benzema's future with Saudi club Al-Ittihad remains uncertain despite club officials expressing optimism about his desire to stay beyond his contract's expiration in June.