Karim Benzema
Real Madrid weather Atletico storm to set up Juventus final

Real Madrid weather Atletico storm to set up Juventus final
Early goals offer hope of astonishing comeback at Vicente Calderon, but Isco kills off Diego Simeone's Champions League dream
11 May 2017
Real Madrid: 40 games without defeat as Benzema strikes

Real Madrid: 40 games without defeat as Benzema strikes
Zinedine Zidane has won more trophies than he has lost matches since taking over as manager at the Bernabeu
13 Jan 2017
Real Madrid ban halved: Will it affect January transfers?

Real Madrid ban halved: Will it affect January transfers?
Spanish club will be able to sign players next summer - and that could have an impact on Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United's plans
20 Dec 2016
Eric Cantona sparks Euro 2016 race row over French squad

Eric Cantona sparks Euro 2016 race row over French squad
Former Man Utd legend is not alone in questioning the absence of North African Muslim players in Didier Deschamps's squad
31 May 2016
Karim Benzema accused of Paris attack insult at El Clasico

Karim Benzema accused of Paris attack insult at El Clasico
The French forward was seen spitting after La Marseillaise, prompting calls for him to be banned from playing for France
24 Nov 2015
Benzema arrested over sex-tape blackmail

Benzema arrested over sex-tape blackmail
Real Madrid striker and Djibril Cisse caught up in an alleged plot involving a sex tape featuring international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena
4 Nov 2015

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Real Madrid booed off as they flirt with disaster

Real Madrid booed off as they flirt with disaster
Schalke put four goals past Real, who had to rely on Ronaldo to keep them in the Champions League
11 Mar 2015
Arsenal secure Paulista work permit and eye Benzema

Arsenal secure Paulista work permit and eye Benzema
Gunners land defender but also want a striker; Paul Pogba set to spark summer bidding war
26 Jan 2015
Arsenal lead Benzema chase, and eye Sissoko and McCarthy

Arsenal lead Benzema chase, and eye Sissoko and McCarthy
French striker could be sold by Real Madrid in January, as Gunners also look for midfield steel
1 Dec 2014
BALLON D'OR: the shortlist has been released

BALLON D'OR: the shortlist has been released
Spain and Germany dominate shortlist with no English or Italian players and Ronaldo odds-on to win
28 Oct 2014
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: uproar over Balotelli shirt swap

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: uproar over Balotelli shirt swap
Fans turn on moody Italian striker as Anfield lauds Ronaldo after Real Madrid masterclass
23 Oct 2014
World Cup dark horses: can France win in Brazil?

World Cup dark horses: can France win in Brazil?
Four years after the disaster in South Africa the French will be hoping to make amends
3 Jun 2014
TRANFER TALK: Is Suarez heading for Real Madrid?

TRANFER TALK: Is Suarez heading for Real Madrid?
Liverpool striker dampens speculation of a move, but Reds are braced for his departure
15 May 2014
Arsenal renew Benzema chase as Real Madrid eye Suarez

Arsenal renew Benzema chase as Real Madrid eye Suarez
Gunners go after French striker once again as Man Utd and Chelsea tussle over full back
2 Apr 2014
TRANSFER TALK: Arsenal face fight for Draxler

TRANSFER TALK: Arsenal face fight for Draxler
Spanish giants give up on Suarez and turn to German star, as Gunners eye other options
17 Feb 2014
Zahia Dehar sex scandal: Ribery and Benzema on trial

Zahia Dehar sex scandal: Ribery and Benzema on trial
After battling Ronaldo and Messi for the Ballon d'Or French star Ribery faces underage sex charge
20 Jan 2014