Benzema, his truth about Real Madrid

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By: Manu Tournoux

"Karim is like Mbappé", White Enresse Benzema

More than two years after his departure from Real Madrid for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, Karim Benzema continues to splash the lawns with his talent. The French striker's adventure in the Gulf is going wonderfully. Last season, Nueve had the opportunity to achieve the double: Saudi championship and Saudi Arabian Cup with the Jeddah team.

Invited as part of an interview for Asharq Documentarythe 2022 Ballon d'Or returned to his new life. He took the opportunity to draw a parallel between his current club and his former club.

Benzema confesses

The child from Lyon felt that the rivalry is more intense among the Tigers. “The competition at Al-Ittihad is stronger than that of Real Madrid,” he judged.

These statements from the former Blancos captain should not fail to provoke a reaction in Europe. As a reminder, during his time in Madrid, Benzema had to deal with an attack overloaded with talent: Raúl, Gonzalo Higuaín, Emmanuel Adebayor, Álvaro Morata, Mariano Díaz, Luka Jović and even Mariano Díaz.

Manu Tournoux

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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, his 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.