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Karim Benzema comes under fireKarim Benzema's move to Al-Hilal in the heart of the season continues to spark controversy in Saudi Arabia.
Things have taken an unexpected turn in the cash-rich Saudi Pro League.
Karim Benzema has completed a shock January transfer from Al-Ittihad to Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal on deadline day.
France icon Karim Benzema swapped one Saudi club for another on Monday when joining Al-Hilal from rival Al-Ittihad — a move that could be bad news for Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Ballon d'Or winner has joined Saudi Pro League leader Al-Hilal,
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Why is Benzema’s Al Hilal transfer linked to Ronaldo?
Former Real Madrid teammate and current SPL rival Karim Benzema’s move has upset Cristiano Ronaldo, reports say.
Karim Benzema wants to bring trophies to his new club Al Hilal, which he calls the " Real Madrid in Asia." The French forward turned down a contract extension to remain at Al Ittihad beyond June and instead joined Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal on Monday.
Karim Benzema's time at Al Ittihad could be nearing its conclusion, with reports that several clubs want to sign him.