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Tiger or pussycat? Knives out as Benzema slumps in Saudi
A series of missed chances later, including a botched penalty at the Club World Cup, and suddenly the 35-year-old Frenchman is facing the wrath of the Jeddah club's fans.
Benzema. AFP PHOTO
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision
When Karim Benzema joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad this year on a lucrative deal, a comfortable pre-retirement stint seemed assured for the Ballon d'Or winner.
It is not turning out that way.
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