2023-06-06 22:51:24
Karim Benzema (here in the colors of Real Madrid), Golden Ball 2022, has signed a three-year contract with the Al-Ittihad club. PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP
INVESTIGATION – With the arrival of Karim Benzema for a golden contract, the oil state is accelerating its policy of soft power through football and sport.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 12:30 p.m., Madrid. Karim Benzema, black suit and white shirt, takes the break surrounded by Florentino Perez and Carlo Ancelotti. One last shot for memories. Around the magic trio, most of the legends of Real Madrid of today and yesterday invite themselves on the stage for a final photo to be stored in the guestbook of the White House before the departure of the Ballon d ‘Gold 2022 to Saudi Arabia. A strong symbol of Benzema’s trace and imprint in an institution that knows how to celebrate and pay homage to its kings. The Frenchman is of that race. Of the greatest.
And from the height of his 35 springs, the second top scorer (354 goals in 648 games) in the history of Real, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, could very well have continued an additional season in Spain. It was the initial wish of his club and the striker, but the offensive of Saudi Arabia with the contract of a lifetime will have turned all plans upside down. “I wanted to finish my career and take…
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