Al-Ittihad clinches 10th Saudi Pro League title right under Cristiano Ronaldo’s nose — A look at Karim Benzema’s glittering trophy list

Karim Benzema’s journey in Saudi Arabia has mirrored a classic soccer redemption arc — from maligned megastar to title-winning talisman.

Karim Benzema’s journey in Saudi Arabia has mirrored a classic soccer redemption arc — from maligned megastar to title-winning talisman. Once the subject of widespread discontent among fans and internal tensions within Al-Ittihad, Benzema has risen to become the emblem of their 2024-25 Saudi Pro League triumph. His transformation wasn’t just about goals — though he delivered 21 of them ...