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• Deschamps: Benzema return 'not in my mind'

France boss Didier Deschamps has denied the idea Karim Benzema could make a return from injury before the end of the World Cup....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Cristiano Ronaldo could help Real Madrid weather Karim Benzema injury

With Man United eager to be done with Ronaldo, Real Madrid see him as a Benzema replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
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• Stage is set for Kylian Mbappe to lead France after Benzema's injury

France's awful luck with injuries -- including the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, Karim Benzema -- puts more pressure on Kylian Mbappe. Bring it on, then....2022
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• USA kick off vs. Wales, Qatar lose the opening game and their fans leave early: World Cup daily

France's Karim Benzema is ruled out through injury, while there's no beer at stadiums. Recapping the latest and looking ahead at the World Cup....2022
• Report: Benzema suffers injury in France training

France striker Karim Benzema could miss the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in training on Saturday, sources have told ESPN....2022
• Benzema, Mbappe headline France WC squad

Forwards Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe headline France's World Cup squad, while there is no place for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga....2022
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• Modric fills in for Benzema as Madrid dig deep to beat Sevilla

Karim Benzema was absent with muscular fatigue, but Luka Modric picked up the slack to ensure Real Madrid picked up three points against Sevilla....2022
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• Real Madrid handed fresh Benzema injury blow

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of Real Madrid's game vs. Sevilla on Saturday with "muscular fatigue," the club have confirmed....2022
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• Real Madrid cruise behind Ballon d'Or winner Benzema and Valverde
Days after Real Madrid beat Barcelona so far and Karim Benzema winning the Ballon d'Or, both team and player had little trouble against Elche....2022
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• Karim Benzema fulfills a lifelong dream in winning 2022 Ballon d'Or

When the France striker was 15, he had his sights set on football's most prestigious prize. At 34, he's finally claimed an elusive Ballon d'Or....2022
• Benzema wins Ballon d'Or; Gavi best U21 player

Karim Benzema was awarded the 2022 men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after leading Real Madrid to a Champions League and LaLiga double....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Madrid want Haaland to replace Benzema in 2024

Real Madrid have made Erling Haaland their No. 1 priority to replace Karim Benzema in 2024, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Benzema set for new Real Madrid deal

Karim Benzema is nearing a contract extension with Real Madrid, where he has been since 2009. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Benzema set for new Real Madrid deal

Karim Benzema is nearing a contract extension with Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
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• Deschamps: Benzema return 'not in my mind'
France boss Didier Deschamps has denied the idea Karim Benzema could make a return from injury before the end of the World Cup....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Cristiano Ronaldo could help Real Madrid weather Karim Benzema injury
With Man United eager to be done with Ronaldo, Real Madrid see him as a Benzema replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
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• Stage is set for Kylian Mbappe to lead France after Benzema's injury
France's awful luck with injuries -- including the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, Karim Benzema -- puts more pressure on Kylian Mbappe. Bring it on, then....2022
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• USA kick off vs. Wales, Qatar lose the opening game and their fans leave early: World Cup daily
France's Karim Benzema is ruled out through injury, while there's no beer at stadiums. Recapping the latest and looking ahead at the World Cup....2022
• Report: Benzema suffers injury in France training
France striker Karim Benzema could miss the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in training on Saturday, sources have told ESPN....2022
• Real Madrid handed fresh Benzema injury blow
Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of Real Madrid's game vs. Sevilla on Saturday with "muscular fatigue," the club have confirmed....2022
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• Benzema returns from injury but missed penalty shows Real Madrid aren't infallible

While it was welcome sight to see Karim Benzema back for Real Madrid, he had a uncharacteristically lacklustre performance....2022
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• Sources: Benzema out for a month with injury

Karim Benzema is set to be sidelined for a month with a quad injury, sources have told ESPN....2022
• Madrid win despite Benzema's 2 penalty failures
Karim Benzema had two penalties saved as Real Madrid won 3-1 at Osasuna on Wednesday to take another step towards the LaLiga title....2022
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• Benzema penalty brace leads Madrid past Celta
Karim Benzema scored two penalties and had another saved as Real Madrid won 2-1 at Celta Vigo on Saturday....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Benzema set for new Real Madrid deal
Karim Benzema is nearing a contract extension with Real Madrid, where he has been since 2009. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest....2022
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• Transfer Talk: Benzema set for new Real Madrid deal
Karim Benzema is nearing a contract extension with Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest....2022
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• Benzema deserves a statue outside the Bernabeu -- and a new contract

Karim Benzema long rode shotgun to Cristiano Ronaldo, but since the latter left in 2018, Benzema has proven capable of carrying Madrid on his own....2021
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• Modric fills in for Benzema as Madrid dig deep to beat Sevilla
Karim Benzema was absent with muscular fatigue, but Luka Modric picked up the slack to ensure Real Madrid picked up three points against Sevilla....2022
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• European Weekend Rewind: Real Madrid edges Atletico, Inter Milan moves to first, and more
The return of Carlo Ancelotti has gone exactly as planned with Real Madrid steamrolling the competition in league action. The Spanish giants recorded a convincing win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday, extending their lead atop the league table to eight points. Karim Benzema and Marcos Asensio were both on the scoresheet at the Santiago Bernabeu, ... Read more...2021
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• Real down Atleti in Madrid derby to pad lead
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio scored as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 on Sunday to move 13 points ahead of their local rivals....2021
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• Benzema whiffs, Mbappe scores in France's win
Karim Benzema missed a penalty and hit the post but delivered a fine performance in his France comeback as the world champions beat 10-man Wales....2021
• Modric 9/10, Gutierrez 8/10 as Madrid keep pace in La Liga title race

Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Alvaro Odriozola, and Karim Benzema all scored as Real Madrid beat Granada 4-1 to stay two points behind leaders Atletico....2021
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• Casemiro 8/10, Benzema 7/10 as Real Madrid snatch derby draw

Real Madrid remained five points behind leaders Atletico as Casemiro starred and Karim Benzema scored in a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby....2021
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• Benzema, Mendy 8/10 as Madrid gain on leaders Atleti
Real Madrid handled Getafe 2-0 behind goals from Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy, as the champions pulled within five points of the top....2021
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• Madrid beat Getafe to get back to winning ways

Real Madrid scored twice in the second half through Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy to beat Getafe 2-0 and pick up an important three points....2021
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• Real Madrid go level on points atop La Liga
Karim Benzema scored the winner as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to go level on points in La Liga with Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid....2020
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• Real Madrid 3 Athletic Bilbao 0: Hat-trick hero Benzema scores for fifth game in a row to seal victory
Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Sunday, with Karim Benzema scoring all three to continue his hot streak in front of goal....2019
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• Benzema injury clouds Madrid win over La Real
Karim Benzema was forced off with a hamstring problem as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Real Sociedad on Saturday....2021
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• Benzema's greatest moments after hitting 200 LaLiga goals

Karim Benzema secured another man-of-the-match performance for Real Madrid on Wednesday -- and in the process hit his 200th LaLiga goal....2021
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• Real Madrid go level on points atop La Liga
2020

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• Benzema, Vinicius both 8/10 as Madrid grab pole position in La Liga
Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos got the goals as Real Madrid held on for a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, which puts them back atop La Liga....2020
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• FIFA 23 player ratings: Ronaldo plummets, Benzema rockets, plus highest climbers and surprise entries
EA Sports has released its FIFA 23 top player ratings, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the lowest since 2011 and Karim Benzema soaring....2022
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• Report: Benzema suffers injury in France training
2022
• Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, other superstars react to Real Madrid winning Champions League Final vs. Liverpool
After being denied a goal by VAR in the first half, Real Madrid was determined not to allow technology to be the reason they missed out on adding another Champions League Trophy to the trophy case. Karim Benzema’s denied goal in the first half was impactful, but Real Madrid managed to keep their foot on […] The post Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, other superstars react to Real Madrid winnin...2022
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• Benzema wins Ballon d'Or; Gavi best U21 player
2022

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• Messi: 'No doubt' Benzema deserves Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid's French striker Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year, said seven-times winner of the award Lionel Messi....2022
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• Brilliant Benzema inspires Madrid as PSG implode

Kylian Mbappe’s first-half goal doubled PSG’s aggregate lead, but Karim Benzema scored a sensational 17-minute hat trick to turn the tie around and send Madrid in the last eight....2022
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• Benzema rescues Real Madrid as Tchouameni lessens loss of Casemiro
Karim Benzema scored twice from the 88th minute onward as Real Madrid managed to secure a late win....2022
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• 8/10 Vinicius Junior turns defeat into victory at Valencia
Vinicius Junior scored his fifth goal in five games for Real Madrid and set up the winner for Karim Benzema against Valencia....2021
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• Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's MVP

Karim Benzema is one of a few elite stars who's improving with age. He talks to ESPN about life in Madrid, the Clasico and what motivates him at 33....2021
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• Benzema, Mbappe headline France WC squad
2022

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• Could Brazil's defense undermine their World Cup bid?
Thiago Silva and Marquinhos struggling against Karim Benzema leads to key questions on whose best to lead Brazil's backline at the World Cup....2022
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• Follow live: Karim Benzema, Real Madrid aim to KO Chelsea in UCL quarterfinal

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• Ancelotti: Benzema world's 'most efficient player'

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said Karim Benzema undoubtedly deserves the Ballon d'Or, calling him "the most efficient player in the world."...2022
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• USA kick off vs. Wales, Qatar lose the opening game and their fans leave early: World Cup daily
2022

• Report: Benzema suffers injury in France training
2022

• Benzema to be tried on appeal in sex-tape trial

Karim Benzema will be tried in court after his appeal against being found guilty of "complicity" in the sex-tape case against Mathieu Valbuena....2022
• Benzema found guilty, fined in sex-tape trial

Karim Benzema has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and a €75,000 fine for his role in the attempted blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena....2021
• Benzema found guilty, fined in sex-tape trial

Karim Benzema has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and a €75,000 fine for his role in the attempted blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena....2021
• Guilty trial won't stop Benzema call up - France

France forward Karim Benzema "will not be excluded" from the national team if he is found guilty in the sex tape trial....2021
• Benzema on trial in France over sex tape case

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema went on trial in absentia on Wednesday, charged with complicity in attempted blackmaiil....2021
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• Benzema to stand trial for alleged blackmail

Karim Benzema will face trial in October for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena over a sex tape....2021
• Zidane backs Benzema amid 'sex tape' trial
Zinedine Zidane has given his full backing to Karim Benzema who is facing a trial on the charge of conspiracy to attempt blackmail....2021
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• Benzema faces trial in Valbuena 'sex tape' scandal

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema will face trial for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena....2021
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• Trial sought for Benzema in sex-tape case
Versailles prosecutors want Karim Benzema tried on charges of complicity in an alleged attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape....2020
• French court says investigation of Benzema was unfair
PARIS (AP) France's highest court has ruled that an investigation of Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema in a blackmail case, linked to a sex tape involving his France teammate Mathieu Valbuena, was carried out unfairly by prosecutors....2017
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