Karim Benzema DELETES Instagram account after losing to Ronaldo's Al Nassr as Saudi woes continue amid the millions
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Karim Benzema has seemingly de-activated his Instagram account after his Al Ittihad side were thrashed 5-2 in their home by Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

Karim Benzema DELETES Instagram account after losing to Ronaldo's Al Nassr as Saudi woes continue amid the millions

David Ben 18:19 - 27.12.2023

Karim Benzema has endured a tough start to life in the Middle East.

In the world of football, the impact of social media on players' lives is undeniable, providing a direct channel for athletes to connect with their fans. 

Karim Benzema has recently sparked conversation following his latest social media activity.

Benzema’s Al-Ittihad were recently humbled by Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League.

Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad were humbled 5-2 by Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr
Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad were humbled 5-2 by Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr | Credit: Getty

That defeat has seemingly taken an unexpected turn, with Ittihad’s player and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema seemingly choosing a path of digital seclusion. 

Benzema's Instagram account vanishes after humiliating Ittihad defeat

Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema | Credit: Imago

This week, fans and followers noticed the conspicuous absence of Karim Benzema's Instagram account shortly after Al-Ittihad's devastating loss to Al-Nassr, a team captained by none other than football legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al-Ittihad were thumped 5-2 by Al-Nassr, with Ronaldo scoring a brace of penalties, while Sadio Mane grabbed a brace for himself.

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Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad were humbled 5-2 by Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr |
Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and Anderson Talisca all got on the scoresheet for Al Nassr in their 5-2 win against Al Ittihad| Credit: Getty

Benzema provided an assist to open the scoring for the hosts in the 14th minute at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium.

However, that would be Benzema’s only contribution in the encounter as his side ultimately lost the game, slipping to sixth in the Saudi Pro League as a result. 

Karim Benzema deletes Instagram
Karim Benzema seemingly deleted his Instagram account after Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ittihad 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League | Credit: Getty

Benzema, one of the most followed footballers in the world, seemingly took the decision to de-activate his account on Meta’s platform.

Although, it remains unclear why the veteran French striker took such action.

Since signing for Al Ittihad last summer, Benzema has scored 12 goals and created 5 assists in 20 appearances so far for the Saudi giants.