Tag: Benzema

Barcelona Stunned as Benzema Hat-Trick Sends Real Into Copa Final

April 6, 2023
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BARCELONA—Karim Benzema struck a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona 4–0 to reach the Copa del Rey final in stunning fashion on Wednesday. Barca, bidding for a fourth successive Clasico victory this season, looked set for the final having edged a 1–0 win in the first leg of the semi-final in…

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France’s Benzema Retires From International Football After Missing World Cup

December 20, 2022
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France striker Karim Benzema announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday on Monday, a day after Les Bleus lost to Argentina on penalties in the World Cup final. Ballon d’Or winner Benzema, who scored 37 times in 97 appearances, was expected to lead the line for France in Qatar but missed the…

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Benzema, Putellas Win Ballon d’Or Awards for Best Players in the World

October 18, 2022
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PARIS—Real Madrid’s France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or award for the best men’s player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for a second time. Benzema, who played a pivotal role in Real’s run to the Champions League title last season, is the first…

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