Real Madrid were reunited with an old friend in Saudi Arabia as Karim Benzema dropped into their Spanish Supercup camp.
Benzema took time out of his training schedule with Al Ittihad to check in with his former teammates in Jeddah.
Los Blancos take on Barcelona in the final on January 12, a tournament Benzema won four times during his stint in Madrid, including two finals against their El Clasico rivals.
The veteran striker revealed to an interview with Marca that he spoke with Vincius Junior over his frustration at not winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or with a word of wisdom for the Brazilian.
“I told him not pay attention to critics, don’t lower your intensity because you’re the best in the world, and one day you will win the Ballon d’Or,” he said.
Benzema was also asked about the possibility of a return to Madrid before retirement, and with with his plan to play on until at least 2027, he is open minded on the next step.
“Why not? At the moment I’m in Jeddah and doing well. The time will come to see how life is and I’m sure I will be close to Madrid again.”
wotcdikptz
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Yutadeps
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good man bezema, we really love you.
bawaeknprt
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Good advice legend. But next time tell him, he's attitude is what will let him down, he lack respect always challenging and complaining on the field which is childless. He's too arrogant, tell him best players performance speak for them on the field of play not their hands and insults. Vinicus is the one who brought racism to Spain, because of his attitude. On the pass, we have alot of blacks who play in laliga but this was not happening, today why, is because of hes 'back attitude '. Halla Madrid to all fans
how old are you, it's like you just started watching football
Wiwdeipru
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Vini stop moaning, far far better players were second like Henri, Xavi, Iniesta, Bergkamp, Matthaus, Puskas, Best, Buffon, Lewandowski, Lampard, Gerrard, Maldini… Robben and Drogba weren’t even in top 3. Ánd all of them had many years of brilliance… Vini ánd Rodri wouldn’t make top 3 in most years to be honest!!
Forgot Kevin de Bruyne (only 3rd in 2022)…!!!
Wiwdeipru
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Vini stop moaning, far far better players were second like Henri, Xavi, Iniesta, Bergkamp, Matthaus, Puskas, Best, Buffon, Lewandowski, Lampard, Gerrard, Maldini… Robben and Drogba weren’t even in top 3. Ánd all of them had many years of brilliance… Vini ánd Rodri wouldn’t make top 3 in most years to be honest!!
Moocdlmnot
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Cheap talk...and soon Yamal will take over. Then he will be like Mbappe who is now 26 and still struggling for his first Ballon d'Or.
Zoyacknpsy
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Vinicius will not get Ballon d’Or unless he correct his discipline
imbecile
Zudabkly
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moheksz
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Vinicius will not get Ballon d’Or unless he correct his discipline
Macaelptu
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You mean best in bad attitude?
mozadeimp
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Good advice legend. But next time tell him, he's attitude is what will let him down, he lack respect always challenging and complaining on the field which is childless. He's too arrogant, tell him best players performance speak for them on the field of play not their hands and insults. Vinicus is the one who brought racism to Spain, because of his attitude. On the pass, we have alot of blacks who play in laliga but this was not happening, today why, is because of hes 'back attitude '. Halla Madrid to all fans
he brought what? you guys are naturally racists
El-Magnificool
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Maybe coming back as a staff. But as a player, I don't see that happening. Madrid don't accept back their Ex. Ask Ramos.
hupbmnpsuz
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balon do,or is overrated FIFA is the world football governing body so their award should be top most priority for any player and even so their voting system is quite inclusive players, journalist ,team captain and coaches etc while balon do'or is just journalists how an journalists be given the power to determine the best players in football are they footballers
Football journalist have enough information about the game and they are only trained for it
Husabdeps
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balon do,or is overrated FIFA is the world football governing body so their award should be top most priority for any player and even so their voting system is quite inclusive players, journalist ,team captain and coaches etc while balon do'or is just journalists how an journalists be given the power to determine the best players in football are they footballers
Hi
yaocilrsty
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jiaciortz
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balon do,or is overrated FIFA is the world football governing body so their award should be top most priority for any player and even so their voting system is quite inclusive players, journalist ,team captain and coaches etc while balon do'or is just journalists how an journalists be given the power to determine the best players in football are they footballers
can a real Madrid fan cry actually when Patrick evra said watching arsenal is like watching Netflix you also wait for the next season I thought the will make you arsenal people cry more 21yrs now still waiting for the next season 😂😂
UrPapa
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balon do,or is overrated FIFA is the world football governing body so their award should be top most priority for any player and even so their voting system is quite inclusive players, journalist ,team captain and coaches etc while balon do'or is just journalists how an journalists be given the power to determine the best players in football are they footballers
Keep crying 😂
jiaciortz
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balon do,or is overrated FIFA is the world football governing body so their award should be top most priority for any player and even so their voting system is quite inclusive players, journalist ,team captain and coaches etc while balon do'or is just journalists how an journalists be given the power to determine the best players in football are they footballers
cidiknoruy
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Legend
Tehceimpsu
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Good advice kb9 then we walcome you back to Madrid as soon as possible as player or as coach we need you
roabcdmnsz
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Legend ben9
Foyenprsty
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Good advice legend
Cewcdeops
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Good advice legend. But next time tell him, he's attitude is what will let him down, he lack respect always challenging and complaining on the field which is childless. He's too arrogant, tell him best players performance speak for them on the field of play not their hands and insults. Vinicus is the one who brought racism to Spain, because of his attitude. On the pass, we have alot of blacks who play in laliga but this was not happening, today why, is because of hes 'back attitude '. Halla Madrid to all fans
is like you forget when Samuel Eto'o was playing for Barcelona
Wotacostuz
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kb9 legend 🔥
zaedeikopz
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good advice kb9
AfonjaMadrid
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KB9 the legend
leumnptyz
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Madrid return as who, player or coach? if as a player no but as a coach may be @ one time.
for real
leumnptyz
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good advice from Al Hakuma Karim Benzema 🙏💪❤️😘✌️🙌
negative energy
Bataklopr
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good advice legend
dumckmprz
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thanks legend 🙏👍
Fiubiklpu
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king
Lenceiopu
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How I wish Mbappe can spend time watching Benzema"s videos and pick lessons on how to play as a striker
Liyacdiny
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Good advice legend. But next time tell him, he's attitude is what will let him down, he lack respect always challenging and complaining on the field which is childless. He's too arrogant, tell him best players performance speak for them on the field of play not their hands and insults. Vinicus is the one who brought racism to Spain, because of his attitude. On the pass, we have alot of blacks who play in laliga but this was not happening, today why, is because of hes 'back attitude '. Halla Madrid to all fans
fadabcktu
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good advice from Al Hakuma Karim Benzema 🙏💪❤️😘✌️🙌
nauikmosy
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Thank you legend
Don't pass the ball to that clown. Also your legend. 😂
cieackoyz
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Madrid return as who, player or coach? if as a player no but as a coach may be @ one time.
imuazu534
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very nice
ttttttttttuser
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Thank you legend
Zowcmnopry
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The goat
Germ1985
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Real Madrid walking legend