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Karim Benzema

Benzema brace has Ancelotti's Real off to a flier

Even with their big names still on board both of Spain's biggest clubs were unable to prevent Atletico Madrid walking off with the title last season

Published 15 Aug, 2021 10:51am

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Kroos rues 'unfortunate goal' in Germany defeat by France

German midfielder Joshua Kimmich admitted Die Mannschaft have to prove themselves against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Published 16 Jun, 2021 12:13pm

Sports

Immobile looks to bury demons as Italy kick off Euro 2020 against Turkey

Roberto Mancini's resurgent four-time world champions are being touted as possible dark horses after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Published 10 Jun, 2021 10:31am

Sports

From Kane to Benzema: Six strikers to watch at Euro 2020

Having made his senior debut aged 16 for Anderlecht, it feels like Lukaku has been around forever.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:52am

Sports

Euro 2020 set to capture continent's attention but pandemic challenges remain

Ronaldo is 36 now but is still going strong and is supported by outstanding talents like Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:45am

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Surprise call-up Benzema must finally make his mark with France

PARIS: Karim Benzema’s recall to the France squad for the European Championship undoubtedly adds to the world...

Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am

Sports

Time running out for wasteful Werner to prove his worth

Havertz and Ziyech started the first leg on the bench, but Tuchel has remained loyal to Werner since taking charge in January despite his lack of goals.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:44am

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Messi double leads Barca to nail-biting win over Valencia

Six minutes later, Barca were in front, Griezmann finishing after De Jong timed his run perfectly to meet Alba's floated cross, only for his header to be palmed by Cillessen into Griezmann's path.

Updated 03 May, 2021 11:01am

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Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid cast aside Cadiz

Benzema buried the spot-kick into the bottom corner.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 10:27am

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Advantage Atletico after patched-up Real Madrid held by Getafe

Nacho Fernandez and Casemiro were both suspended, with Raphael Varane and Fede Valverde unavailable due to Covid-19 protocol.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:01am

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Zidane defying the doubters as another Real Madrid revival nears completion

In the circumstances it would amount to Zidane's finest work yet as coach, another rejuvenation complete.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:39am

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Asensio and Benzema fire Real Madrid to victory over Eibar

Asensio finally gave Madrid the lead late in the 41st minute after his side had two goals ruled out for offside, latching on to a Casemiro through ball and curling his effort into the bottom corner despite losing his footing as he took the shot.
Real then had a goal ruled out for offside for the third time but eventually got the all-important second goal when Benzema headed home a cross from Vinicius Jr. in the 73rd minute.

Updated 03 Apr, 2021 09:21pm

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Benzema delivering for Real Madrid but still stuck in Ronaldo's shadow

There may have been a message in his answer about his current role too, how he has "the physique to play freely" and can still "play where the ball goes".

Published 19 Mar, 2021 10:51am

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Real Madrid beat Atalanta to reach Champions League quarter-finals

Luis Muriel scored a consolation goal for Atalanta just before Asensio added the third to confirm Madrid's presence in the draw for the last eight on March 19.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 10:39am

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Atletico held by 10-man Getafe as Benzema double saves Real

"It was a beautiful goal and it won us three points, so I'm happier than ever," he said.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 12:12pm

Sports

Benzema adds to Real's growing injury woes

Benzema has netted 17 goals this season in all competitions for Real, who sit second in the table, six points behind leaders Atletico Madrid having played a game more.
Tomorrow he won't play. He's got something, a problem, that flared up yesterday (Thursday) and he won't take part tomorrow.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 08:01pm

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Zidane praises Real for reaction to new formation

"I don't know if we'll use it again because we have to adapt to whatever situation we find ourselves in, but we did well and I'm happy for the players because what they did today was not easy."

Published 10 Feb, 2021 12:55pm

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Hazard leads Real Madrid to Alaves rout to relieve pressure on Zidane

Hazard made it three four minutes later. Kroos looked up and as Alaves pushed out, Hazard surged in behind, the ball looping over for him to control and finish past Fernando Pachecho.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:26pm

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Zidane pleased with players after overcoming 'uncomfortable' Granada

"The players know we will have difficult moments in every game but we are always well prepared," he said.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 10:50am

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Benzema brilliance helps Real Madrid win fifth game in a row

The French forward got Real off to a flying start by scoring in the sixth minute, trapping a chipped pass from Rodrygo with his right foot and calmly finishing into the net with his left for a fifth goal in his last four matches in all competitions.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 10:34am

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Real Madrid's Benzema best French forward ever, says Zidane

But Zidane still ranked him above the likes of France greats Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet and current players Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 11:38am

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Benzema takes Real Madrid into Champions League last 16

Gladbach created little of note and found it impossible to escape Madrid's relentless press, showing few similarities to the side which almost shocked the Spanish champions in the 2-2 draw they shared in October.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 12:16pm

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Zidane hails 'spectacular' Madrid display against Gladbach

"We don't just play well under pressure, we have played well in other games too but it's true that this team has this ability to come into their own when the going gets tough," Zidane said.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 11:14am

Gainers
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Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	9.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	297.04 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	761.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 20 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	141.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Sep 20 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	36.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	9.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	297.04 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	761.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 20 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	141.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Sep 20 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	36.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 18	168.25
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 18	168.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 18	109.93
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 18	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 18	1.37
Euro to USD / Sep 18	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 18	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 18	4432.99
India Sensex / Sep 18	59051.89
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 18	30500.05
Nasdaq / Sep 18	15043.97
Hang Seng / Sep 18	24920.76
FTSE 100 / Sep 18	6963.64
Dow Jones / Sep 18	34584.88
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 18	15490.17
France CAC40 / Sep 18	6570.19