<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Karim Benzema News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Karim Benzema. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Karim Benzema News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:59:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/karim_benzema" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:15:53 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldos Return to Manchester United Seems Unlikely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy at Al Nassr after Karim Benzema’s move strengthened rivals Al Hilal. Despite scoring regularly and winning the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, he feels unsupported.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/04/cristiano-ronaldos-return-to-manchester-united-seems-unlikely?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/04/cristiano-ronaldos-return-to-manchester-united-seems-unlikely?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:15:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_manchester_united_return.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldos Saudi Future Under Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al Nassr is uncertain after Karim Benzema joined rivals Al Hilal. Reports say Ronaldo skipped a match in protest over unequal investment.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/03/cristiano-ronaldos-saudi-future-under-uncertainty?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/03/cristiano-ronaldos-saudi-future-under-uncertainty?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:33:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_al_nassr_fc_future_under_uncertainty.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham’s Scoring Streak Continues in Real Madrid’s Vallecano Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scores once again for Real Madrid, getting a goal in his sixth consecutive La Liga match. Real Madrid held a draw against Rayo Vallecano, failing to gain the top spot in the standings.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/dec/16/jude-bellinghams-scoring-streak-continues-in-real-madrids-vallecano-clash?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/dec/16/jude-bellinghams-scoring-streak-continues-in-real-madrids-vallecano-clash?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:47:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jude_bellingham_la_liga_Ghanaian_Times.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodrygo’s apprenticeship is over and he is now Real Madrid player, proclaims Carlo Ancelotti]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of Rodrygo’s performance, Carlo Ancelotti has praised the youngster and revealed that he believes the 21-year-old is now a fully-fledged Real Madrid star. The Brazilian enjoyed an excellent 2021/22 season where he contributed to 19 goals including 7 as Real Madrid won the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/04/rodrygos-apprenticeship-is-over-and-he-is-now-real-madrid-player-proclaims-carlo-ancelotti?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/04/rodrygos-apprenticeship-is-over-and-he-is-now-real-madrid-player-proclaims-carlo-ancelotti?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:03:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Rodrygo_Real_Madrid_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Ronaldo left that was time to change my play and it’s going well, claims Karim Benzema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has admitted that he has changed his style of play ever since Cristiano Ronaldo left and believes that it has worked out well so far. The Portuguese superstar left in the summer of 2018 and since then Benzema has contributed to 177 goals across all competitions.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/10/when-ronaldo-left-that-was-time-to-change-my-play-and-its-going-well-claims-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/10/when-ronaldo-left-that-was-time-to-change-my-play-and-its-going-well-claims-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:02:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Betis_Balompie_Real_Madrid_CF_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Borussia Dortmund confirm €34.5m Sebastien Haller capture from Ajax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund has confirmed that they have completed the signing of striker Sebastien Haller from Ajax for a reported fee of €34.5m as the Ivory Coast international replaces Erling Haaland at the German club. The former Ajax striker has signed a four-year deal with the German giants.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/07/borussia-dortmund-confirm-€-34-5-m-sebastien-haller-capture-from-ajax?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/07/borussia-dortmund-confirm-€-34-5-m-sebastien-haller-capture-from-ajax?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:50:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Sebastien_Haller_Dortmund_22-23_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I will continue at the biggest club in the world, proclaims Vinicius Jr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr has asserted that he is set to commit to fresh terms with the Spanish side as he continues to mark a legacy for himself at the club and acknowledged the leadership of the senior players to settle into the rigorous pressures initially. Vinicius joined Madrid in 2017.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/21/i-will-continue-at-the-biggest-club-in-the-world-proclaims-vinicius-jr?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/21/i-will-continue-at-the-biggest-club-in-the-world-proclaims-vinicius-jr?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Vinicius_Junior_Real_Madrid_La_Liga_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dissected everything about Cristiano Ronaldo but its impossible to achieve same thing, claims Karim Benzema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karim Benzema has admitted that he tried to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo’s traits in order to help improve his own displays when they were teammates although he acknowledged that its hard to replicate the Portuguese’s consistency. The duo played together for Madrid until Ronaldo’s departure in 2018.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/03/dissected-everything-about-cristiano-ronaldo-but-its-impossible-to-achieve-same-thing-claims-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/03/dissected-everything-about-cristiano-ronaldo-but-its-impossible-to-achieve-same-thing-claims-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:46:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y42/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_RealMadrid_18-19_UCL_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ There are no doubts Karim Benzema should win Ballon d'Or, proclaims Lionel Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has insisted that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is the favourite to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award later this year and claimed that the Frenchman elevated himself in the Champions League. Benzema was instrumental for Madrid in securing the La Liga and Champions League crown.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/31/there-are-no-doubts-karim-benzema-should-win-ballon-d-or-proclaims-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/31/there-are-no-doubts-karim-benzema-should-win-ballon-d-or-proclaims-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 08:54:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Barcelona_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’ll give everything and hopefully bring another Champions League back, claims Jordan Henderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of their Champions League final, Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has admitted that the team are going to give their all in order to bring another trophy back to Anfield. He also added that Real Madrid are set to face a different Liverpool team as compared to the one that played the 2018 final.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/25/well-give-everything-and-hopefully-bring-another-champions-league-back-claims-jordan-henderson?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/25/well-give-everything-and-hopefully-bring-another-champions-league-back-claims-jordan-henderson?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 13:26:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Jordan_Henderson_Liverpool_Premier_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Alexandre Lacazette set to sign for Olympique Lyon on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to L’Equipe, Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette is set to leave the club on a free-transfer next summer and is looking to re-sign for his former club Olympique Lyon. The Frenchman left Lyon in 2017, for England, after making over 250 appearances for the French side, scoring 129 goals.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/18/reports-alexandre-lacazette-set-to-sign-for-olympique-lyon-on-free-transfer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/18/reports-alexandre-lacazette-set-to-sign-for-olympique-lyon-on-free-transfer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:31:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Alexandre_Lacazette_Arsenal_Burnley_Premier_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't know how it is in Madrid but in Barcelona we have to win by playing well, proclaims Xavi Hernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xavi Hernandez has asserted that his side will always have the pressure to secure a victory by playing well as they adhere to legendary player Johan Cruyff’s philosophy while suggesting that Madrid doesn’t suffer the same pressure. Madrid secured a 5-4 aggregate victory over Chelsea on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/13/dont-know-how-it-is-in-madrid-but-in-barcelona-we-have-to-win-by-playing-well-proclaims-xavi-hernandez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/13/dont-know-how-it-is-in-madrid-but-in-barcelona-we-have-to-win-by-playing-well-proclaims-xavi-hernandez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:45:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Xavi_Barcelona_Bayern_Munich_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was disappointed that referee had a good time with my colleague Carlo Ancelotti, reveals Thomas Tuchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he was disappointed to see referee Szymon Marciniak engage in inappropriate conduct with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the conclusion of the match. Chelsea suffered a 5-4 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/13/i-was-disappointed-that-referee-had-a-good-time-with-my-colleague-carlo-ancelotti-reveals-thomas-tuchel?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/13/i-was-disappointed-that-referee-had-a-good-time-with-my-colleague-carlo-ancelotti-reveals-thomas-tuchel?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:00:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Thomas_Tuchel_Chelsea_West_Ham_Premier_League20_21_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am very happy to depend on Karim Benzema, gushes Carlo Ancelotti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti has asserted that the Spanish side has always depended on their star players such as Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema while admitting that he is happy to continue relying on the French striker. Benzema will hope to take his side past Chelsea on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/12/i-am-very-happy-to-depend-on-karim-benzema-gushes-carlo-ancelotti?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/12/i-am-very-happy-to-depend-on-karim-benzema-gushes-carlo-ancelotti?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:28:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Borussia_Monchengladbach_Champions_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karim Benzema gets better every day like wine, admits Carlo Ancelotti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that star striker Karim Benzema is comfortable with the burden of scoring goals as he has a stronger personality now which makes him a better leader. Benzema scored a hattrick to seal a 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/07/karim-benzema-gets-better-every-day-like-wine-admits-carlo-ancelotti?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/07/karim-benzema-gets-better-every-day-like-wine-admits-carlo-ancelotti?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:37:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y8/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Borussia_Monchengladbach_Champions_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[If we keep playing like this we will lose at Southampton and Real Madrid, proclaims Thomas Tuchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel has asserted that his side could lose their fixture to Southampton in the Premier League and be beaten decisively by Real Madrid if they continue to play like they did on Wednesday. The European champions suffered a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of the European competition on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/07/if-we-keep-playing-like-this-we-will-lose-at-southampton-and-real-madrid-proclaims-thomas-tuchel?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/07/if-we-keep-playing-like-this-we-will-lose-at-southampton-and-real-madrid-proclaims-thomas-tuchel?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Thomas_Tuchel_Chelsea_Barnsley_FA_Cup20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema to miss El Clasico with calf injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Goal, Real Madrid will be without Karim Benzema for their El Clasico clash against Barcelona as the Frenchman has been ruled out with a calf injury. The forward has been in a race against time to get fit after he had to be substituted during a 3-0 league win over Mallorca.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/19/reports-real-madrids-karim-benzema-to-miss-el-clasico-with-calf-injury?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/19/reports-real-madrids-karim-benzema-to-miss-el-clasico-with-calf-injury?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:54:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Borussia_Monchengladbach_Champions_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or was absolutely not deserved, asserts Toni Kroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi was awarded the Ballon d’Or on Monday night but Toni Kroos does not believe that the Argentine should have won the award and felt that Karim Benzema or Cristiano Ronaldo deserved to win the prestigious accolade. Messi received the seventh Ballon d’Or of his career on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/30/lionel-messi-winning-the-ballon-d-or-was-absolutely-not-deserved-asserts-toni-kroos?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/30/lionel-messi-winning-the-ballon-d-or-was-absolutely-not-deserved-asserts-toni-kroos?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:27:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Ballond&apos;Or_2021_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karim Benzema deserves to win Ballon d’Or, proclaims Zinedine Zidane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he believes Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d’Or because of what the Frenchman has done on the field and his current form. The 32-year-old is on the shortlist for the prestigious award alongside Lionel Messi, Jorginho and co.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/18/karim-benzema-deserves-to-win-ballon-d-or-proclaims-zinedine-zidane?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/18/karim-benzema-deserves-to-win-ballon-d-or-proclaims-zinedine-zidane?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:32:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Barcelona_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Karim Benzema it was very healthy competition, admits Gonzalo Higuain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Real Madrid player Gonzalo Higuain has admitted that he found it tough when the club brought in a number of players during the summer of 2009. The Argentine played for the Los Blancos when he arrived from River Plate for €12million in December 2006 and spent seven years with the Los Blancos.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/18/with-karim-benzema-it-was-very-healthy-competition-admits-gonzalo-higuain?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/18/with-karim-benzema-it-was-very-healthy-competition-admits-gonzalo-higuain?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:41:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Gonzalo_Higuain_Real_Madrid_La%20Liga_%2008-09_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid confirm that Karim Benzema has tested positive for COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid has revealed that star striker Karim Benzema has tested positive for Covid-19. The France international, who was on Euro 2020 duty with his country earlier in the summer, is being prevented from joining up with the Blancos squad and is being kept on the sidelines as a precaution.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jul/23/real-madrid-confirm-that-karim-benzema-has-tested-positive-for-covid-19?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jul/23/real-madrid-confirm-that-karim-benzema-has-tested-positive-for-covid-19?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:52:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Betis_Balompie_Real_Madrid_CF_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[France have fairly incredible strike force but I have card to play as well, claims Olivier Giroud]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of his dwindling minutes for France, Olivier Giroud has asserted that he still has a part to play for Les Blues despite their world class forward line because his skill-set is different. The Frenchman has struggled to play regularly over the last season with him used sparingly for Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/22/france-have-fairly-incredible-strike-force-but-i-have-card-to-play-as-well-claims-olivier-giroud?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/22/france-have-fairly-incredible-strike-force-but-i-have-card-to-play-as-well-claims-olivier-giroud?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:33:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Olivier_Giroud_France_Moldova_2020_Euro_Qualifers19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Didn't think about fact that I could have had to forfeit the Euros, asserts Karim Benzema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karim Benzema has declared himself 100 per cent fit for France's Euro 2020 campaign after shaking off an injury scare. The Real Madrid striker, who received his first call in six years, has confirmed that he is back in full training with Les Bleus after recovering from a slight knock to his knee.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/13/didnt-think-about-fact-that-i-could-have-had-to-forfeit-the-euros-asserts-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/13/didnt-think-about-fact-that-i-could-have-had-to-forfeit-the-euros-asserts-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:27:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Borussia_Monchengladbach_Champions_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[France must remain humble even if we're world champions, admits Paul Pogba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Pogba has warned the French side to be wary and not to get carried away by the quality of their squad because the expectations could break them. The addition of Karim Benzema alongside a world-class front-line has seen Pogba urge his teammates to remain grounded and not get complacent.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/08/france-must-remain-humble-even-if-were-world-champions-admits-paul-pogba?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/08/france-must-remain-humble-even-if-were-world-champions-admits-paul-pogba?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:40:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Paul_Pogba_Didier_Deschamps.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being called up was special day but also little shock for me, admits Karim Benzema]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of his first call-up for France in six years, Karim Benzema has confessed that it came as a shock to him with Didier Deschamps saying nothing to him in a conversation prior to that. The Real Madrid striker had been frozen out of the team and missed out on the 2016 Euros and 2018 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/26/being-called-up-was-special-day-but-also-little-shock-for-me-admits-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/26/being-called-up-was-special-day-but-also-little-shock-for-me-admits-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 12:42:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Barcelona_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never said that Karim Benzema was not selectable, asserts Didier Deschamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps has admitted that Karim Benzema was never out of the selection race as far as the French National team has been concerned. The 33-year-old has been fine form for Real Madrid registering 29 goals and eight assists in 45 appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/never-said-that-karim-benzema-was-not-selectable-asserts-didier-deschamps?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/never-said-that-karim-benzema-was-not-selectable-asserts-didier-deschamps?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 13:21:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Didier_Deschamps_Antoine_Griezmann_France_International20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karim Benzema named in France’s Euro 2020 squad for first international call up since 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps has named France’s final shortlisted squad for the postponed Euro 2020, which will kick off from June 11th, with Karim Benzema joining Kylian Mbappe and co in the 26 man squad. The Les Bleus have been placed in Group F for the tournament alongside Germany, Hungary and Portugal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/karim-benzema-named-in-frances-euro-2020-squad-for-first-international-call-up-since-2015?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/karim-benzema-named-in-frances-euro-2020-squad-for-first-international-call-up-since-2015?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 09:56:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Borussia_Monchengladbach_Champions_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Real Madrid looking to sign Robert Lewandowski to solve striker issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Sky Germany, Real Madrid are considering a potential move for Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski as they look to reinforce the team ahead of next season. The Los Blancos do have Karim Benzema as their main forward but have struggled in the Frenchman’s absence this season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/02/reports-real-madrid-looking-to-sign-robert-lewandowski-to-solve-striker-issues?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/02/reports-real-madrid-looking-to-sign-robert-lewandowski-to-solve-striker-issues?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 15:40:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Robert_Lewandowski_VfL_Wolfsburg_Bayern_Muenchen_Bundesliga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t understand why Karim Benzema hasn’t been called up by France, admits Zinedine Zidane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the international break, Zinedine Zidane has confessed that he still doesn’t understand why Didier Deschamps has refused to call up Karim Benzema for international duty with France. The 33-year-old is considered to be one of the best in the world and has thrived for the Los Blancos.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/21/dont-understand-why-karim-benzema-hasnt-been-called-up-by-france-admits-zinedine-zidane?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/21/dont-understand-why-karim-benzema-hasnt-been-called-up-by-france-admits-zinedine-zidane?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 14:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Zinedine_Zidane_Real_Betis_Sevilla_Real_Madrid_La_Liga_Santander20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Door is open if Real Madrid want to renew my contract beyond 2022 expiry, reveals Karim Benzema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karim Benzema confirmed that he is more than open to staying at Real Madrid beyond his current deal which expires at the end of the 2021/22 season. The Los Blancos have several contractual issues with Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, and many others all entering the final months of their deals.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/16/door-is-open-if-real-madrid-want-to-renew-my-contract-beyond-2022-expiry-reveals-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/16/door-is-open-if-real-madrid-want-to-renew-my-contract-beyond-2022-expiry-reveals-karim-benzema?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Karim_Benzema_Real_Madrid_Borussia_Monchengladbach_Champions_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>