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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.
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07:47 - 12.12.2023
Karim Benzema SNUBS former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi in 'dream eleven'
Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema has left both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi out of his dream XI.
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
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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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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.
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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.
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19:36 - 02.08.2023
Revealed: Ronaldo, Mane, Benzema headline Top 10 highest-paid footballers in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia welcomed a host of big-name footballers to the Middle East this summer while offering them mouth-watering paychecks for their services.
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07:39 - 18.12.2023
Top 5 players with the most goals in UCL history
The UEFA Champions League, known for its high-calibre matches and showcasing some of the best talents in football, has been a platform for exceptional goal scorers.
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