Benzema was defended by his compatriot Zinedine Zidane, who admitted "after two months, I was also criticized" and that Benzema was "a talented player and talented players in Madrid must win".

Karim Benzema, 37, from France Al-Ittihad Club, since 2023 Centre-Forward Market value: €7.00m * 19/12/1987 in Lyon, France

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3 days ago · Benzema says he would return to the French national team for the 2026 World Cup if called up, despite retiring from international football in 2022.

3 days ago · Xabi Alonso is not to blame for for Real Madrid's struggles this season, according to Karim Benzema who pointed the finger at the club's players.

4 days ago · Karim Benzema has reignited one of the most compelling storylines of his extraordinary career by revealing he remains fully open to representing France at the 2026 World Cup, despite a …

4 days ago · Back in the summer of 2009, Real Madrid made the signings of Kaka, Xabi Alonso, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo all in one transfer window. Although it is

3 days ago · Karim Benzema has reignited one of the most compelling storylines of his career by revealing he remains fully open to representing France at the 2026 World Cup.

Oct 16, 2025 · Benzema is a four-time French Player of the Year and won the 2022 Ballon d'Or as the world's best men's player.