Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of striking target Karim Adeyemi, with the striker's agent reportedly using his contacts to facilitate a potential switch to Barcelona. Adeyemi has captured the attention of a host of Europe's top clubs with his goalscoring exploits for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga over the past few months. The 19-year-old has notched 11 goals in just...Full Story »

Karim Benzema faces up to 10 months in prison Benzema must wait another month for Valbuena sex-tape blackmail trial verdict AP Karim Benzema could face 10 months in prison and a 75,000 euro fine should the prosecution be successful in their case over the Mathieu Valbuena sex tape trial. On Friday, the judge opted to delay sentencing to November, when the Real Madrid forward will discover his ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema insists El Clasico is still the best game in club football, despite the departure of Lionel Messi from Barcelona. Benzema's Real Madrid travel to Camp Nou on Oct. 24 (stream live at 10:15 a.m. ET on ESPN+) to face a Barca side ninth in LaLiga after a turbulent start to the season for Ronald Koeman's side. Messi's exit, following that of Cristiano Ronaldo from Madrid in 2018 -- ...Full Story »

Eduardo Camavinga has revealed that Karim Benzema helped him adapt to his new environment at Real Madrid, following his summer move from Rennes. The 18-year-old Frenchman revealed that he was welcomed by all of the Real Madrid players, but he explained why he is maintaining a closer relationship with his compatriot. "I'm very surprised, especially with Benzema, because they are very humble p...Full Story »

Although Benzema, 33, isn't sure when his France team-mate will make the switch, he knows it's only a matter of time. Karim Benzema is very confident Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid Credit: EPA The current Los Blancos star told French outlet L'Equipe: "[Mbappe] said it himself. He wants to see something else. "Someday he will play for Real Madrid. I don't know when. But it will come. "...Full Story »

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has backed Karim Benzema to be a Ballon d'Or contender this year after an extraordinary start to the LaLiga season which has seen the forward contribute eight goals and seven assists in just six games. Benzema's fine form continued in Real Madrid's 6-1 win over Mallorca on Wednesday, as he scored twice -- and provided Marco Asensio with two more -- to help put...Full Story »

Some fans think it is down to superstition, but it has come to light that Karim Benzema straps up his right hand before every game due to an injury sustained against Real Betis in January 2019 that still hasn't been fixed. The injury occurred following a clash with Betis defender Marc Bartra, leaving Benzema with a fractured finger. At the time he was told that surgery would leave him on the ...Full Story »

  Benzema showcases his summer holiday After making a stunning return to the France national team over the summer, Karim Benzema has released a video showcasing his post-Euro 2020 holiday. Stunning cars and a spectacular 24,000 euro watch make appearances, just before the Frenchman is due back for pre-season with Real Madrid.Full Story »

Back in training after Euro 2020 and testing positive for COVID-19 Carlo Ancelotti welcomes back Karim Benzema. The Real Madrid players trained as usual on Wednesday morning, this time boosted by Karim Benzema's return to Valdebebas. The forward is back to work with Los Blancos after enjoying some holidays having featured for France at Euro 2020 this summer. Additionally, Benzema has had to q...Full Story »

Karim Benzema is ready to work under the orders of Carlo Ancelotti once more, with the French forward set to make his first pre-season appearance since the Italian returned to coach Real Madrid, following a COVID-19 infection. Benzema tested positive for the virus on July 23 and he has since had to comply with the protocol of staying away from Valdebebas until he tested negative. With that n...Full Story »

The French striker posted an astonishing training video with a skipping rope Benzema posted an astonishing training video with a skipping rope Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema shocked everyone when he posted a video of himself back in training ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. Although the French striker is still on holiday following France's elimination from Euro 2020, he is still keeping in s...Full Story »

KARIM BENZEMA boarded a private jet dressed in a matching Versace tracksuit as he set off on holiday. The Real Madrid striker failed to get France further than the last 16 in Euro 2020 and is now off for some much needed rest. Karim Benzema has jetted off on holiday having crashed out of Euro 2020 with France Benzema, 33, posted a photo of himself climbing the steps to the luxury plane. He h...Full Story »

France boss Didier Deschamps insists he has “faith” that Karim Benzema will break his goal duck soon at Euro 2020.The striker has not found the back of the net since returning to the squad following a long international exile.Benzema scored 30 goals for Real Madrid last season but after four matches for France without a goal, some are starting to question whether Deschamps’ dec...Full Story »

Could be at Deschamps' disposal after Bulgaria knock Benzema was subbed off due to injury against Bulgaria.AP Karim Benzema has not suffered a serious injury in France's game against Bulgaria on Tuesday and he is expected to be available for his team's 2020 European Championship opener against Germany on June 14. The Real Madrid striker picked up a knock in Les Blues' 3-0 friendly victory ove...Full Story »

The forward appeared to be injured in a clash with Bulgaria defender Ivan Turitsov during the first half at Stade de France. France striker Karim Benzema limped out of Tuesday's friendly against Bulgaria in a worrying sight for Les Bleus. The Real Madrid star has been recalled to the national team after a six-year absence and is poised to play a starring role for his country at Euro 2020. ...Full Story »

The 33-year-old saw a first-half spot kick saved by Danny Ward in his first international appearance since October 2015 Karim Benzema made his first France appearance in nearly six years when he started Wednesday's friendly against Wales, but his return included a saved penalty in the first half. The Real Madrid star was included in France's Euro 2020 squad last month , ending an exile that ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema has been recalled to the France national team setup for the European Championship and was asked for his view on some of the major talking points surrounding Les Bleus heading into the tournament in his first talk with the media since linking up with his country. Yet the departure of Zinedine Zidane from Los Blancos was the first topic of interest. "He is a really great coach, o...Full Story »

The Real Madrid forward is set to make his return to Les Bleus after years away from the national team program Karim Benzema has been named in France's 26-man squad for this summer's Euro 2020 tournament, with the Real Madrid star earning a recall from Didier Deschamps to the national team for the first time in six years. Benzema had been a key figure for France since making his debut in 200...Full Story »

Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid moved to the top of LaLiga as they beat Cadiz 3-0 at the Ramon de Carranza.Los Blancos, back in action for the first time since the European Super League project crumbled, broke the deadlock after 30 minutes through Benzema’s penalty, which was given on VAR review.Alvaro Odriozola swiftly headed in a second, with Benzema adding another shortly befo...Full Story »