Benzema reveals his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo

Karim Benzema recently spoke out about one of the most talked-about topics lately, his relationship with longtime teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

After the drama involving Ronaldo and the Saudi Pro League, including demands that Benzema should not transfer to Al Hilal, the relationship between the two former Real Madrid stars has drawn even more attention. Cameras focused closely on their brief greeting on the field, and some fans interpreted it as a cold, unfriendly handshake.

On social media, many opinions quickly spread, suggesting that the bond between these two icons is not as good as it appears. In response to these rumors, Benzema spoke directly. In a recent interview (according to SPORT), the French striker insisted that what fans saw on the pitch did not reflect the true situation.

He stated that they had communicated before the match started. Benzema shared:“No, please. We talked in the locker room. We hugged, we chatted… When we stepped onto the field, we didn’t or didn’t need to repeat that. Why do it again? There is a lot of respect between us, everything is fine.”.

Benzema emphasized that neither he nor Ronaldo felt the need to display anything for the cameras or prove their relationship to the public.

During their time together at Real Madrid, Benzema and Ronaldo played 342 matches, winning 240, drawing 57, and losing only 45. The duo also combined for a total of 73 goals while playing together, making them one of the most successful striking partnerships in modern football history.

The relationship between the pair has become a focal point following Benzema’s decision to leave Al Ittihad and join Al Hilal. Ronaldo strongly opposed this move, claiming it undermined the fairness of the league. In fact, CR7 caused a stirand chose not to play for Al Nassr to express his frustration.

Despite Ronaldo’s strong opposition, Benzema proceeded with his transfer to Al Hilal. The situation is currently attracting worldwide football attention.