A mural depicting Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema holding footballs covered in blood with the Saudi Arabia national flag is seen outside the San Siro in Milan, Italy, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo 

A mural depicting Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema holding footballs covered in blood with the Saudi Arabia national flag is seen outside the San Siro in Milan, Italy, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo 

A mural depicting Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema holding footballs covered in blood with the Saudi Arabia national flag is seen outside the San Siro in Milan, Italy, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo 

A mural depicting Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema holding footballs covered in blood with the Saudi Arabia national flag is seen outside the San Siro in Milan, Italy, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo 

A mural depicting Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema holding footballs covered in blood with the Saudi Arabia national flag is seen outside the San Siro in Milan, Italy, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo 

A mural depicting Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema holding footballs covered in blood with the Saudi Arabia national flag is seen outside the San Siro in Milan, Italy, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo 

A mural depicting Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini and Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema holding footballs covered in blood with the Saudi Arabia national flag is seen outside the San Siro in Milan, Italy, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo 

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ittihad v Al Hilal - Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - September 1, 2023 Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema in action with Al Hilal's Bono REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ittihad v Al Hilal - Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - September 1, 2023 Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema in action with Al Hilal's Bono REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ittihad v Al Hilal - Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - September 1, 2023 Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema with children during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema with children during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema walks out onto the pitch during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema speaks to children during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema speaks to children during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema waves to fans as he holds the Ballon d'Or trophy during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad new signing Karim Benzema waves to fans during his presentation REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema shows his Golden Ball during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema speaks to fans during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema with fans during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad fans are seen in the stands during Karim Benzema's presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Welcome ceremony for Karim Benzema after joining Al-Ittihad - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema speaks to fans during his presentation. REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - Karim Benzema press conference after joining Al-Ittihad - King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - June 8, 2023 Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema during press conference REUTERS/Stringer 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid players throw Karim Benzema in the air after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Eder Militao embrace after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after the match with coach Carlo Ancelotti REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid players throw Karim Benzema in the air after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid players throw Karim Benzema in the air after the match REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Luka Modric comes on as a substitute to replace Karim Benzema REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema embraces coach Carlo Ancelotti after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema shakes hands with coach Carlo Ancelotti after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema applauds fans after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema acknowledges fans after being substituted REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in action REUTERS/Juan Medina 

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema amd Athletic Bilbao's Oscar de Marcos line up with referee Isidro Diaz de Mera and his assistants before the match REUTERS/Juan Medina