Benzema

[thomasbeff]

Can't believe he chose to join Real at 21 years of age. He's still very raw and they'll never give him the chance to develop. Such a waste of talent.

[Viva_Ronaldo]

He'd have been one of the family at United. Ah well, whatever. He chose Madrid. He'll just have to get used to warming the bench there.

[IndoCulé]

Benzema Escapes Car Accident

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema reportedly escaped unharmed from a minor car accident on his way home from his team's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona last night.

According to Spanish sports daily Marca, the Frenchman's vehicle was seriously damaged when he hit a barrier while travelling in the Madrid suburbs, but the player was not hurt.

The 21-year-old former Lyon striker was introduced with half an hour remaining at the Nou Camp in Sunday's night's El Clasico as Manuel Pellegrini's side surrendered top spot in La Liga.

Benzema has struggled to impress since his £30 million move from Ligue 1, netting four goals in 13 games for Real.

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[IndoCulé]

Pellegrini Insists Benzema Is Fitting In At Real

Karim Benzema has adjusted well to his new life at Real Madrid, his coach Manuel Pellegrini said on Monday ahead of the Spanish side's Champions League clash at Olympique Marseille.

Real need a win on Tuesday at the Stade Velodrome if they are to top Group C, while a draw would be enough to see them through to the last 16, and Benzema could play his part in his team's qualification.

The France striker, who has been criticised in Spain for his problems settling at Real, scored once in a 4-2 win against Almeria on Saturday and showed at a news conference that he had started to learn Spanish.

"We will see when I unveil my starting line-up if Karim plays," Pellegrini told a news conference. "He is a young player who just joined last summer and had to settle and learn a new language. I think he achieved that.

"If he plays, I hope we will see a great Benzema."

France midfielder Lassana Diarra believes Benzema has what it takes to become a first-team regular.

"I think he is doing just fine in adjusting (to Real)," Diarra said. "I am convinced the best is yet to come for him."

Benzema, 21, joined from Olympique Lyon for a €30 million transfer fee during the close season but has failed to live up to expectations so far.

He has featured in 11 La Liga games this season, starting nine of them and scoring four goals.

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[IndoCulé]

Benzema wants to prove himself at Madrid

Karim Benzema insists he has no regrets over snubbing Manchester United for Real Madrid and says he wants to prove himself at the Bernabeu.

Benzema joined Madrid from Lyon last summer as one of the new Galacticos, but he has struggled to make an impact and fallen down the pecking order.

United were known to be interested last summer and recent reports have suggested Sir Alex Ferguson could look to bring him to the club once more next month, but Benzema says he is confident he will succeed in Madrid.

"I can't see my first season at Real as a failure," he told L'Equipe. "Of course, I would have preferred it to go more smoothly, but I played and, when you see a man like Raul on the bench, you learn a lot.

"I didn't come for one season. I signed for six years and everyone at the club trusts me.

"Do I regret not signing for Manchester United? No. I dreamt about Real, that's all. It was a first season to learn. I didn't know what a season abroad was. Now I know and, next term, from the very first day, I will be at my very best. I don't want to leave.

"I don't think the club wants to see me leave. I want to make a name for myself."

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[IndoCulé]

Honestly speaking I like him, he's a good striker with clinical finshing. It's a shame he has to play for Madrid. Any chance of transfering to our side in the future?

[Emilfu]

We have a younger, faster and better player in Bojan already. Compared to Bojan, Benzema is overrated and over paid.

[IndoCulé]

Sure we have talented young players but we require experience players as well. I'd prefer to have Benzema to Ibra. Just my opinion.

[Emilfu]

Hahahaha Benzema did not make the France squad for the world cup

[maniaFCB]

Hahahaha Benzema did not make the France squad for the world cup

[dee08fcb]

pato didnt make brazil squad

[IndoCulé]

Karim Benzema Set For Real Stay

Karim Benzema insists he is happy at Real Madrid despite missing out on France's World Cup squad due to his unconvincing form.

Benzema joined Real Madrid in a £30 million move from Lyon last summer but has scored just eight goals in 26 appearances in La Liga this season.

His failure to impose himself as a regular starter at the Bernabeu has cost him his World Cup place, with Raymond Domenech instead naming Nicolas Anelka, Jimmy Briand, Djibril Cisse, Andre-Pierre Gignac, Sidney Govou and Thierry Henry as the strikers in his 30-man preliminary squad.

But Benzema is content to remain at Real, despite suggestions that Manchester United could be interested in a player who has attracted Sir Alex Ferguson in the past.

"I am very happy at Real Madrid and the club trust me," Benzema said. "I'm not disappointed (with the campaign). It's a great experience to play for Real Madrid and next season will be much better.

"I wish I had been better, but this is the first of six seasons I will be here. The next year I hope to be much better. I know when I play well and when I play bad.

"It's been a very difficult year for me because it is the first time I'm out of my country, away from my family and my friends. The bottom line for me is work, work, work."

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[IndoCulé]

Is he getting better or what?

[PaBzTa]

He not getting better he's just playing against s*** opposition. But my guess no Ronaldo so less ball hogging and Benzema sees more of the ball.

[matfcb]

I read that Gunners want him for 25M euro. (RTVE.es is the source) Madrid will sell him if they contract one of WC strikers Aguero/Tevez/Llorente. Benzema will be success in Arsenal but I wouldn't bet that Wenger will sign him, he prefers stealing young players.