French Al-Ittihad football player Karim Benzema received threats in Saudi Arabia due to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin’s comments regarding the striker’s connection with a terrorist organization. This was stated in a comment by the player’s lawyer, Hugues Vigier. RMC Sports.
“The minister’s statements have serious consequences. Karim Benzema is receiving threats. He is in Saudi Arabia, where he works, after the minister said he had links to a terrorist organisation. “He gets hate messages,” he said.
Benzema on January 17 filed A lawsuit was filed against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin for his remarks about the actor’s connection with the Muslim Brotherhood movement, which is banned in the Russian Federation.
At the end of December, Benzema left Saudi Arabia. He missed Al Ittihad’s last training sessions. The reasons for the football player’s departure were not disclosed. After his vacation, he did not attend the team meeting and was suspended.
Benzema joined Al Ittihad in June 2023. The striker, who played 15 matches in the league this season, recorded 9 goals and 5 assists.
Benzema has been playing for Real Madrid for the last 14 years. The striker has won the Spanish title four times, won the Spanish Cup three times and won the Champions League five times.
Previously recognized About the future of Benzema, who was suspended from training with Al-Ittihad.