 | Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European gloryThe French striker's season has been regularly disrupted by injuries, and although Vinicius is a deadly threat on the left, without Benzema, defences can focus on shutting down the Brazilian winger. |
 | Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best awardThe winner is decided by a jury comprised of the coach and captain of every men's national team and one journalist from each country, but fans can also vote. |
 | LaLiga: Karim Benzema nets 2, Madrid wins first game after World Cup breakMadrid moved one point ahead of Barcelona at the top of the standings before Xavi Hernández’s side plays a derby against Espanyol on Saturday. |
 | Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ends tumultuous France career after Qatar blowBenzema, who won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player in October, had been desperate to feature in this year's World Cup having not been selected in 2018. |
 | FIFA World Cup: Mbappe shows France attack well equipped without BenzemaKylian Mbappe has struck 14 times in 13 games for France since his missed penalty at Euro 2020 saw them crash out to Switzerland in the last 16. |
 | From being booed to becoming France's joint record goal-scorer: The Giroud storyComing from humble roots, striker continues to silence doubters with vital goals for Les Bleus |
 | France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injuryBenzema was participating in his first full training session with Les Bleus when he had to come off after feeling some pain in his left thigh, the FFF said. |
 | Benzema hopes to crown comeback with a World Cup for FranceJose Mourinho, Benzema's former coach at Madrid, highlights the unselfish streak that the forward has maintained while winning five Champions League titles. |
 | France looks to Mbappé and Benzema to win a 3rd World CupThe tournament could serve as a welcome escape from the pressures of PSG for Mbappé and also a chance to play in his favourite position. For Benzema, it's an opportunity to showcase talent. |
 | Madrid's perfect season ends as Benzema misses penalty kickMadrid's streak of nine straight victories in all competitions was halted after a 1-1 home draw against 10-man Osasuna in the Spanish league on Sunday. |
 | Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awardsThe coaching awards went to the winners of the two biggest events last season – Carlo Ancelotti of Madrid and Sarina Wiegman, who led England to the Euro 2022 title. |
| Real Madrid bets Karim Benzema will stay in top form for another seasonMadrid knows it will need the 34-year-old France striker to perform at a high level for another season. |
 | France's Benzema drops appeal over sex tape convictionThe Versailles court gave Benzema a one-year suspended jail sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros in last year's trial. |
 | Messi: 'No doubt' that Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or"There's no doubt, it's very clear that Benzema had a spectacular year," Messi said in an interview to Argentine TV channel TyC Sports when asked if Benzema should get the prestigious award. |
 | Benzema looks to cap great season with 5th European titleBenzema has gone from one of Ronaldo’s sidekicks to Madrid’s most important player, and on Saturday he could cap his best season ever with a fifth Champions League title. |
 | Madrid can clinch Spanish title ahead of Manchester City showdownMadrid needs only one point from its remaining five matches to win a record-extending 35th league title. |
 | Karim Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid fends off Chelsea comebackKarim Benzema's 12th Champions League goal this season came with a header off a cross by Vinícius Júnior six minutes into extra time. |
| Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema sextape appeal to be heard in June-JulyThe sentence for the 2015 extortion attempt, which led Karim Benzema to be cast out of the France team for five-and-a-half years, was tougher than prosecutors had requested. |
 | Benzema stays hot as Madrid keeps momentum after PSG winBenzema's double came five days after he scored a hat trick in less than 20 minutes to lead Madrid to the Champions League quarterfinals with a stunning comeback win over PSG. |
 | Karim Benzema scores hat trick, Real Madrid rallies to oust PSG from Champions LeagueBenzema responded to another goal by Mbappé by scoring a hat trick in less than 20 minutes in the second half Wednesday as Madrid came from behind to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 |
