# Karim Benzema

Last month

March 2023

# Unhappy

Benzema disputes 'liar' Deschamps over World Cup claim

The Real Madrid forward pulled out of the France squad with an injured left thigh on the eve of the tournament.

8.9k

Mar 11th 2023, 1:11 PM

This year

2023

# Reaction

Thibaut Courtois critical of Liverpool after Champions League encounter

The goalkeeper criticised the Reds’ defensive shortcomings.

15.9k

Feb 21st 2023, 11:26 PM

# Copa del Rey

Madrid snatch derby victory against Atletico to reach Copa semis

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real in extra-time.

3.7k

Jan 26th 2023, 10:48 PM

# Upset

Real Madrid suffer shock loss to dent title hopes

Yeremy Pino and Gerard Moreno’s strikes either side of Karim Benzema’s penalty were enough to give Villarreal a sixth consecutive victory.

9.6k

Jan 7th 2023, 11:23 PM

# Tribute

Rodrygo scores brilliant solo goal, does Pele celebration in Real Madrid win

The Brazilian broke the deadlock after 69 minutes beating two defenders to fire in.

5.5k

Jan 3rd 2023, 11:38 PM

Last year

2022

# Au Revoir

Ballon D'or winner Karim Benzema ends France career

Striker had to withdraw from France squad due to injury before first World Cup match.

13.2k

Dec 19th 2022, 3:22 PM

# Les Bleus

Deschamps rules out shock return for Benzema as France battle mystery virus

The Real Madrid striker pulled out injured just before the start of the World Cup.

14.5k

Updated

Dec 17th 2022, 3:51 PM

# ruled out

Injury rules France's Karim Benzema out of World Cup

34-year-old suffered thigh injury in training today.

11.7k

Nov 19th 2022, 10:46 PM

# World Class

Benzema becomes first Frenchman since Zidane to win Ballon d'Or

Meanwhile, Alexia Putellas won her second successive prize at the ceremony.

8.7k

Oct 17th 2022, 9:41 PM

# FLUFFEDLINES

Benzema misses from the spot as Madrid finally drop points this season

After Barcelona beat Real Mallorca on Saturday, Real knew they had to win to stay top

4.7k

Oct 2nd 2022, 10:37 PM

# too strong

Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt to win 5th Uefa Super Cup

Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Madrid a 2-0 victory.

6.7k

Aug 10th 2022, 10:30 PM

# Moving On

Lewandowski reveals reasons for Bayern exit amid reported €32 million offer

The Polish forward has been linked with a move to Barcelona.

18.5k

Jun 7th 2022, 6:17 PM

# Controversy

Real Madrid's Benzema drops 'sex tape' appeal

Lawyer Hugues Vigier told French sports daily L’Equipe he did so because he was ‘exhausted’ by the process.

9.1k

Jun 4th 2022, 12:34 AM

# Upset

France suffer shock defeat to Denmark

Substitute Andreas Cornelius produced a starring role in the win.

9.5k

Jun 3rd 2022, 10:54 PM

# top dog

Real Madrid star Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or - Messi

Benzema was crucial in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory this season.

6.6k

May 30th 2022, 11:02 PM

# Take a Bow

Karim Benzema makes history in Real Madrid victory

The France international has equalled Raul as Real Madrid’s second-highest goalscorer.

21.1k

May 12th 2022, 10:12 PM

# Evergreen

'He's getting better every day like wine' - Praise for Real's veteran superstar

Karim Benzema starred in the first leg defeat of Chelsea.

6.0k

Apr 6th 2022, 11:18 PM

# spot on

Benzema scores two out of three penalties as Real Madrid defeat Celta

Carlo Ancelotti’s side warmed up for the Champions League clash against Chelsea with a 2-1 win.

3.2k

Apr 2nd 2022, 8:02 PM

# Top Of The Tree

Benzema on the double as Real Madrid go 10 points clear at top of La Liga

Vinicius Junior was also on target in a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca.

2.7k

Mar 14th 2022, 10:46 PM

# var

Pochettino criticises referee after PSG collapse against Real Madrid

Pochettino was left angered that PSG were not given a free-kick for Benzema’s challenge on Gianluigi Donnarumma.

14.4k

Mar 9th 2022, 10:56 PM

# PSG Champions League Collapse

Benzema hat-trick sees Real Madrid knock PSG out of Champions League

A second-half Karim Benzema hat-trick thrilled the Bernabéu.

23.4k

Mar 9th 2022, 10:07 PM

# like a fine wine

Veteran star Benzema's stunning season continues

The France international proved the difference again for Real Madrid.

5.9k

Feb 26th 2022, 8:49 PM

# Super Sunday

Modric and Benzema steer Real Madrid to Spanish Super Cup victory

Carlo Ancelotti’s side beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in Saudi Arabia.

4.1k

Jan 16th 2022, 10:11 PM

All time

# Mixed Fortunes

Karim Benzema stars for Real Madrid, frustration for Diego Simeone as Atletico's title hopes fade

All of the goals were scored in the opening 10 minutes at San Mamés Stadium.

3.8k

Dec 22nd 2021, 11:34 PM

# Winner winner

Real Madrid extend lead to seven points as fans salute match winner 'Karim, Ballon d'Or'

Benzema’s 20th goal in 24 games proved to be the difference against Athletic Bilbao.

3.1k

Dec 1st 2021, 10:59 PM

# Verdict

Real Madrid star Benzema handed one-year suspended term in sex tape case

The sentence was tougher than that sought by prosecutors against the 33-year-old.

32.3k

Nov 24th 2021, 9:16 AM

# Close Call

Benzema double carries sloppy Real to victory over Shakhtar

Benzema’s opener made Madrid the first club to score 1000 goals in the European Cup.

1.6k

Nov 3rd 2021, 7:57 PM

# Versailles

Benzema's lawyers criticise 'sex tape' trial on last day of hearings

A verdict in the trial will be announced on 24 November.

2.7k

Oct 22nd 2021, 3:11 PM

# Deal

Suspended sentence sought for France's Benzema in sex tape case

Mathieu Valbuena said the affair had left him feeling “frightened” and fearful for his career.

4.6k

Oct 21st 2021, 5:28 PM

# Update

Valbuena felt 'in danger' over sex tape, Benzema trial hears

The affair rocked the French national team.

6.9k

Oct 20th 2021, 8:52 PM

# Les Bleus

Real Madrid star Benzema on trial in sextape case

The France forward is suspected of helping a group of alleged blackmailers approach Mathieu Valbuena in an attempt to extort money. Four other men are also on trial.

7.9k

Oct 20th 2021, 9:44 AM

# Champions League

Messi and Mbappe lead PSG to victory, Benzema scores in Real rout

Elsewhere Ajax thrashed Borussia Dortmund 4-0.

5.3k

Oct 19th 2021, 10:30 PM

# big game player

Deschamps says 'improved' Benzema has matured after Nations League triumph

The Real Madrid forward had been banished from the French national team for over five years but was recalled ahead of Euro 2020.

2.9k

Oct 11th 2021, 12:24 PM

# Development

Paris appeals court dismisses Deschamps' defamation case against Cantona

The Man United legend suggested the France manager had snubbed Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa because of their ‘north African origins’.

8.0k

Sep 13th 2021, 7:03 PM

# Upset

Incredible scenes as world champions France dumped out of Euros

Switzerland triumphed 5-4 on penalties.

50.5k

Jun 28th 2021, 10:49 PM

# Comeback

Benzema delighted to lift 'pressure' with first France goals in 6 years

The Real Madrid striker was brought back for Euro 2020 by coach Didier Deschamps.

2.3k

Jun 23rd 2021, 11:44 PM

# Impossible is nothing

Ronaldo equals world record as Portugal secure last-16 spot

The brace took him to 109 international goals — the joint highest in men’s world football alongside Iran’s Ali Daei.

12.7k

Jun 23rd 2021, 10:02 PM

# William Hill

David Meyler: Unbeaten in 27 matches, Mancini's Italy can go all the way at Euro 2020

The ex-Ireland midfielder takes you through his predictions for the European Championship along with six picks for William Hill’s ‘Free or 4′ game.

3.4k

Jun 10th 2021, 9:20 AM

# Worry

France's win over Bulgaria marred by Karim Benzema injury

The Real Madrid striker was taken off in the 39th minute.

6.6k

Jun 9th 2021, 12:58 AM

# Karim back at the top

Benzema makes shock return to France squad for Euros after five-year exile

The Real Madrid striker is included despite the fact he will soon stand trial over his alleged involvement in blackmailing former teammate Matthieu Valbuena over a sex tape.

6.7k

May 18th 2021, 7:53 PM