Benzema establishes an unprecedented brand!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Karim Benzema, the incredible revenge

Scorer against Auckland in the Club World Cup this Tuesday, the French striker established a universal record.

Karim Benzema is back in competition. And his comeback was made with a bang. This Tuesday, during the Club World Cup match between Al Ittihad and Auckland, the Frenchman signed the 3e purpose of his training.

The tireless Mr. Benzema

At the 40e minute of play, the former Real player converted a serve from Al Shanqiti from close range. With the flat of his foot, he did not tremble and made the score 3-0 just before the break.

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This goal has a special meaning. KB9 becomes the very first player in history to score in four different editions of the Club World Cup. He had done so previously in 2014/15, 2016/2017 (twice) and in the final of the 2022/2023 event.

Note that if he wins this tournament this season, Benzema will also become the first player to be crowned world champion with two different jerseys. One more accomplishment in the rich career of this immense player.

Benzema, as a reminder, joined Al Ittihad last summer after 14 years in Madrid. He has scored 14 goals with this Al-Jeddah team, in all competitions.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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