Meet current Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema’s new club; player will have company of Brazilians, and “random” attack duo
The current winner of the Ballon d’Or, France Football’s best player award in the world, Karim Benzemahad his transfer to Saudi Arabia confirmed this Tuesday, the 6th. With that, the eyes of the entire planet turn to the Al-Ittihadeven if many don’t know the club, which has a lot of Brazilians.
One of the great rivals of Al-Nassrteam Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema’s new team won the national league a few days ago, two points ahead of the Portuguese team. This was the ninth championship win in its history, which had not happened for 14 years, since 2009.
In addition, the team, which is already 95 years old, also has relevant titles in its continent, such as the African Champions League, where it is twice champion, with achievements in the years 2004 and 2005. Shortly before, the club also raised the continental Recopa trophy in 1999.
As has been common for some time, Brazilians are some of the main players in the country’s teams, and Al-Ittihad is no different. The main goalkeeper is Marcelo GroheLibertadores champion for the Guildin addition to also having Bruno HenriqueformerCorinthians It is palm treesand the Corinthians idol, Romarinho.
The striker who had a great spell at Timão at the beginning of the last decade, in fact, is one of the great offensive highlights of the team, being the second top scorer, with 13 goals last season. The expectation is that the player will also help Benzema with passes, since he scored 5 assists, and was in second place in that regard.
Source: sportbuzz
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