Karim Benzema on Why He Went to Saudi Arabia : French striker Karim Benzema says he selected to take is professional football career to Saudi Arabia because he it is a Muslim country and that he has always wanted to live in a Muslim nation.
Karim Benzema said : “I’m very happy to be here, it’s been great.”
“Why Saudi? Because it’s a Muslim country & I’m Muslim & I always wanted to live in a Muslim country.”
The Real Madrid legend also talked about other things.
“The big names are now here. Cristiano Ronaldo on one side & today I’m here too. It’s important to show Saudi football can have an impact on a global scale.
Cristiano Ronaldo (mon ami) is here, it shows Saudi is starting to progress it’s level, which is important on an international scale.”
Football is for everyone, men & women, I’m very supportive of women’s football in Saudi Arabia.”
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