Al-Ittihad

Al-Ittihad Crush Auckland City At Club World Cup
14 Dec

Al-Ittihad Crush Auckland City At Club World Cup

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First-half goals from Romarinho, N’GoloKante and Karim Benzema earned Saudi champions, Al-Ittihad, a 3-0 win over Auckland City at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday to progress to the second round of the Club World Cup. Making their first appearance in the tournament since their run to the semi-finals in 2005, Al-Ittihad dominated the game at their home ground to set up a clash against African champions, Al Ahly, at the same venue on Friday. The winners will face Copa Lib­ertadores champions,Fluminense, in the semi-finals. The hosts went ahead before the half-hour mark as Romarinho’s shot from the…
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N’Golo Kante: Chelsea Midfielder Agrees To Join Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad
21 Jun

N’Golo Kante: Chelsea Midfielder Agrees To Join Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad

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Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante has agreed to sign for Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad. The 32-year-old’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of June. Kante has struggled with injuries and made nine appearances for Chelsea during the 2022-23 campaign. He will join Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad after his fellow Frenchman left Real Madrid and agreed a three-year deal with them this month. The move brings to an end a highly successful period in English football for Kante. He helped Leicester City win the Premier League in the 2015-16 season before moving to Stamford Bridge. At Chelsea Kante…
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Karim Benzema Joins Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad After Real Madrid Exit
07 Jun

Karim Benzema Joins Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad After Real Madrid Exit

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Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has agreed terms on a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid. French striker Benzema, 35, won 25 trophies – including five Champions Leagues and four La Ligas – in 14 years with Madrid but they agreed to let him leave his contract a year early. He scored 354 goals for Real, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who hit 450 Real goals, plays for another Saudi club, Al-Nassr. “It’s a good league and there are many good players,” said Benzema. “Cristiano Ronaldo is already there, a friend which shows Saudi…
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