RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - French striker Karim Benzema, who fell out with his club Al-Ittihad, has joined another Saudi club, Al-Hilal, the current league leaders, where he has signed an 18 month contract, the Riyadh club said on Monday. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, who scored eight goals in 14 league matches this season, joined on a free transfer, his new club added. The former France international moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after 14 seasons with Real Madrid. This season Al-Ittihad trail leaders Al-Hilal by 12 points. Al-Hilal, who play in Riyadh, and Al-Ittihad, in Jeddah, are both owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 03, 2026 03:29 UTC