Benzema, 20 years to get there

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By: Manu Tournoux

Benzema, 20 years to get there

Karim Benzema experienced a great first in a career that began around twenty years ago on Friday evening.

Well, it’s done, so to speak. Karim Benzema scored the first own goal during a career that began almost 20 years ago with the Olympique Lyonnais jersey (January 2005).

The event took place on Friday evening during the match between Al-Taawon and his club, Al-Ittihad, top of the ranking of the Saudi Arabian Championship.

The 35-year-old French striker offered the opponent the equalizer (26th), barely four minutes after opening the scoring (22nd). The two headed goals for the 2022 Ballon d’Or sealed the scoreboard (1-1).

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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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