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Garcia reposed the faith of his manager when he scored in just ten minutes on Saturday, leaping into the air and guiding a through lob by Arda Guler into the Dortmund net. (AP)

Gonzalo Garcia, a throwback to the classic No.9, a Karim Benzema heir keeping Kylian Mbappe relegated to the bench in Club World Cup

July 07, 2025 9:12 am

The lanky Spaniard Garcia, can be seen running endlessly from one end to the other, pressing hard to get the ball while also tracking back to help with the defensive duties, a trait that Vinicius and Mbappe mostly lack.

Man Utd look to cash-in on Marcus Rashford in the transfer window next month (Reuters)

Three Saudi clubs express interest in signing Manchester United’s fallen star Marcus Rashford

December 21, 2024 12:05 pm

Rashford did not feature in the squad for back-to-back games this week, with new manager Ruben Amorim hinting that the player needed to do better in training before returning to the team.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo)

Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema offers solution for Kylian Mbappe conundrum

November 06, 2024 3:39 am

Kylian Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid from PSG this season, has scored eight goals in 14 appearances. But more alarmingly for the Spanish giants, he has managed just one goal in his past five games.

Reports: Karim Benzema eager to leave SPL

Ballon D'or winner Karim Benzema latest among those looking to leave Saudi League after only six months, claim reports

January 18, 2024 6:32 pm

Despite having score 15 goals from 24 appearances for the club, Benzema is eager leave Saudi Arabia and is exploring options during the January window.

Al-Ittihad win Saudi league opener, Malcom nets hat-trick for Al-Hilal

August 15, 2023 7:53 am

Al-Ittihad, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, lined up with Ballon d'Or winner and former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema leading the line while N'Golo Kante and Fabinho anchored the midfield.

Real Madrid set to begin Spanish league without a world-class scorer as wait for Kylian Mbappé continues

August 09, 2023 3:08 pm

It seems there has always been a world-class scorer associated with Real Madrid throughout the club’s storied soccer history

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin dismisses idea of threat to European soccer from big-spending Saudis

June 18, 2023 4:50 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have taken hundreds of millions of dollars to join Saudi Arabian clubs this year and similar offers were made to Lionel Messi and Luka Modrić.

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

June 08, 2023 1:55 pm

The France striker and Ballon d'Or winner signed a three-season contract with the Saudi Pro League club on Tuesday for a total of $165 million

Saudi Arabia's PIF buys 75% stake in 4 clubs, including Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, under 'privatization project'

June 06, 2023 12:15 pm

Saudi Arabia's push to attract the world's best players entered another phase Monday when the sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund took a majority ownership stake in four of the country's top clubs, including Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding its attack after losing Karim Benzema

June 05, 2023 5:28 pm

Benzema, the team's top striker in recent seasons and last year's Ballon d'Or winner, decided this weekend that he will not be back after 14 years at the club.

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This week in pictures: From Liz Truss' resignation to ISRO's historic satellite launch

October 23, 2022 2:52 pm

From ISRO's historic launch of 36 satellites to Liz Truss resigning from the British prime ministerial post, here are the most compelling pictures of the week from around the world.