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Former Ream Madrid star and current Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema shared a video on his social media platforms early Monday while performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah.
The video which was shared with #alhamdulillah and emojis of prayers, love, and the Saudi Arabia flag garnered more than three million views on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
L’Unique Vérité 🤲🏽🤍 #alhamdulillah 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/HHx9evy8gl
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) August 6, 2023
“Mashallah, the best of the best. Alhamdulillah [praise be to God],” Benzema said in the video of him with the holy Kaaba in the background.
He also shared a story on his Instagram page with a writing in French that translates to “very happy.”
Benzema joined Saudi Arabia’s Pro League Al-Ittihad Club in June on a three-year contract after bidding adieu to Real Madrid. He played for 14 years at the Spanish football club.
The French striker made his debut with the club last month. He is among the big names joining the club after Portuguese footballer joined Al-Nassr.