Karim Benzema
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Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho: I did not expect Karim Benzema to reach the level he is at now
Goal.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has admitted he has been surprised by the improvement of Karim Benzema in 2011 after the forward was voted French Player of the Year by France Football magazine.After an indifferent start to his career at… Full Story »
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Barcelona's Javier Mascherano: We were very superior to Real Madrid in the Clasico
Goal.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Argentina international believes his side deserved to take the three points against the Spanish capital club and praised their fighting spirit to turn the score around. Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano says the Blaugrana's 3-1 victory against Real Madrid in… Full Story »
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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Lille's Eden Hazard among winners of 2011 France Football awards
Goal.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Blancos' striker and Belgian star have been crowned as Player of the Year and Best Foreign Player respectively, while Lille and Lyon are also commended. The Blancos and Les Bleus hitman netted the most prestigious honor on offer, picking… Full Story »
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Arsenal to Make Record Breaking 30m Bid for Ideal Robin Van Persie Strike Partner
CaughtOffside.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
Emirates Stadium boss ready to splash the cash. Watch the Premier League Live Streaming Arsenal are preparing to make a move for Real Madrid hit man Karim Benzema according to Italian website Tuttomercatoweb. Tuttomercatoweb are citing Spanish sources for the… Full Story »
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Arsenal eye Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema
Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Dec 13, 2011
Arsenal are preparing to make a move for Real Madrid hot shot Karim Benzema, according to reports in Spain. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has put the French striker at the top of his hitlist. Full Story »
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Mourinho aims for Christmas lead
FIFA.com &bull Dec 12, 2011
Mourinho's side lost 3-1 at home to Barcelona on Saturday and also gave up top spot on head-to-head results to the Nou Camp side, who have played a game more. But Mourinho believes that game in hand, against Sevilla, could… Full Story »
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Jose targets Sevilla win
Soccer News on Sky Sports &bull Dec 12, 2011
Karim Benzema had opened the scoring after just 23 seconds but Barcelona ran out winners with goals from Alexis Sanchez, Xavi - via a huge deflection - and Cesc Fabregas. Madrid also missed two chances through the normally reliable Cristiano… Full Story »
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona 1-0 Karim Benzema Goals and Highlights 12/10/2011
Goal Videoz &bull Dec 12, 2011Karim Benzema - Real Madrid vs Barcelona 1-0 Karim Benzema Goals and Highlights 12/11/2010... Full Story »
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This Wasn't Luck, Jose
Soccer on About.com &bull Dec 12, 2011
Jose Mourinho's assessment of Saturday's clasico, which Real Madrid lost 3-1 at home to Barcelona , was that the Catalans had got lucky. Karim Benzema scored the fastest ever goal in matches between the two sides, netting after just 23… Full Story »
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- Alexis
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Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid devoid of identity against Barcelona
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 11, 2011
When it came to offering an explanation, Jose Mourinho favoured fortune but he did not convince. Fifteen successive victories came to an end with Real Madrid defeated 3-1 by FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu, despite scoring the fastest goal in a Clasico. Twenty-three seconds were all it took for Karim Benzema to give them the lead; by the fulltime whistle, though, that felt like a distant memory. Alexis Sanchez, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas sent Barcelona back to the top of the table on the night… Full Story »
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ENGLAND/ ARSENAL, Idea Benzema
Transfer Market Web &bull Dec 11, 2011According to Spanish sources, Arsenal are thinking about Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Full Story »
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Goal: Barcelona Beats Real Madrid, 3-1, in a True Clasico
Soccer News on NY Times &bull Dec 11, 2011
Barcelona surrendered a shocking first-minute goal to Real Madrid's Karim Benzema at the Bernabeu on Saturday night, but rallied to post a 3-1 victory that moved it back to the top of the Spanish League standings. Read Jake Appleman's article… Full Story »
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Barcelona were lucky - Mourinho
Soccer News on BBC SPORT &bull Dec 11, 2011
Madrid took the lead inside 23 seconds through Karim Benzema but Alexis Sanchez equalised before Xavi's deflected strike put Barca ahead. Cesc Fabregas completed the triumph with a diving header. Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi could have been sent off for… Full Story »
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Ronaldo under fire for poor performance in loss to Barcelona
Soccer News on Globe and Mail &bull Dec 11, 2011
The Portugal forward fired several free kicks into the defensive wall and missed his team's best chance to score after Karim Benzema had put Madrid ahead after just 21 seconds. Ronaldo's off-target header from close range in the 65th minute… Full Story »
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- Ronaldo
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Pique thrilled with fightback
Soccer Way &bull Dec 11, 2011
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was delighted by his team's resilience after they weathered an early storm to beat Real Madrid 3-1 on Saturday. The Catalans were stunned just 21 seconds into the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, when Karim Benzema… Full Story »
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Pepe blames poor finishing
Soccer Way &bull Dec 11, 2011
Real scored the fastest goal ever between the two sides through Karim Benzema to go ahead after just 21 seconds, much to the delight of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd. But Jose Mourinho's side squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to double their… Full Story »
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Pep lauds Barca bravery
FIFA.com &bull Dec 11, 2011
Just 23 seconds were on the clock when Karim Benzema scored the fastest goal in the history of El Clasico to move Real Madrid a stride towards going six points clear of Barcelona at Liga's summit with a game in… Full Story »
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Rosell: It was easy
Soccer Way &bull Dec 11, 2011
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell said his team won 'without any difficulty' in their 3-1 Clasico triumph over Real Madrid on Saturday. The Catalans conceded inside the first minute of the match after a poor clearance from goalkeeper Victor Valdes, and… Full Story »
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If it continued... (Real Madrid v Barcelona)
Dirty Tackle &bull Dec 11, 2011
Barcelona came back from a Victor Valdes gaffe that led to a Karim Benzema goal within the first 30 seconds of their latest visit to the Santiago Bernabeu to beat Real Madrid 3-1 and reclaim the top of the table… Full Story »
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Barcelona Beats Real Madrid, 3-1, in a True Clasico
Goal Blog on NY Times &bull Dec 11, 2011
Barcelona surrendered a shocking first-minute goal to Real Madrid's Karim Benzema at the Bernabeu on Saturday night, but rallied to post a 3-1 victory that moved it back to the top of the Spanish League standings. Read Jake Appleman's article… Full Story »
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