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          Karim Benzema

          Karim Benzema scored in his final game for Real Madrid on Sunday, converting a penalty in the 1-1 draw against Athletic. AFP

          On the move: Benzema set to sign for Al Ittihad

          FootballJune 06, 2023
          Karim Benzema lifts the Uefa Super Cup after Real Madrid defeated Eintracht Frankfurt at Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 10, 2022. Getty

          Benzema bound for Saudi as kingdom makes superstar swoops

          FootballJune 06, 2023
          Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after the match against Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu - his last game for the club. Reuters

          Karim Benzema agrees deal to join Al Ittihad

          FootballJune 05, 2023
          Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema celebrates scoring a goal from the penalty spot during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on June 4, 2023. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

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          Harry Kane looks set to leave Tottenham this summer, with Real Madrid a potential destination. AFP

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          FootballJune 05, 2023
          Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema celebrates scoring a goal from the penalty spot during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on June 4, 2023. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

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          FootballJune 05, 2023
          Karim Benzema is set to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad from Real Madrid. EPA

          Saudi champions Al Ittihad set to sign Benzema

          FootballJune 04, 2023
          Real Madrid's Karim Benzema says his focus is on the final match of the season, against Athletic Bilbao. AP

          'Reality not the internet': Benzema coy on Real Madrid future

          FootballJune 02, 2023
          Al Ittihad celebrated a first Saudi Pro League title in 14 years. AFP

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          FootballJune 01, 2023
          Karim Benzema scores Real Madrid's third goal to knock Manchester City out in the Champions League semi-final in 2022. Getty

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          FootballMay 17, 2023
          Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a comfortable win over Almeria. EPA

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          FootballApril 30, 2023
          Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema vies for the ball with Manchester City's Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte during the Champions League semi-final second leg on May 4, 2022. AFP

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          FootballApril 20, 2023
          Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard comforts defender Wesley Fofana at the end of the Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat to Real Madrid. EPA

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          FootballApril 13, 2023
          Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema (L) vies with Chelsea's English defender Ben Chilwell during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 12, 2023. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

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          FootballApril 13, 2023
          Barcelona manager Xavi argues with referee Jose Munuera Montero after receiving a yellow card during the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday. Getty

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          FootballApril 06, 2023
          Real Madrid's striker Karim Benzema scores the 0-3 goal from the penalty spot during the Spanish King's Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, in Barcelona, Spain, 05 April 2023. EPA / Enric Fontcuberta

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          FootballApril 06, 2023
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