Source:
REUTERS/AMR ABDALLAH DALSH
[Saba
Sports News] This summer, several prominent European players opted to join
Saudi Arabian clubs in search of lucrative opportunities, and Karim Benzema was
among them. After signing with Jeddah United, Benzema reportedly received an
annual salary of £86 million. There were high expectations for Benzema, but the
French forward failed to meet them. It has been reported that Jeddah United
fans have given him the derogatory nickname “Ben-Hazima,” which
translates to “Son of Failure.” Currently, Jeddah United are trailing
Riyadh Crescent by 22 points in the league standings. Not only has the their
performance been lackluster, but they were also eliminated early in the Club
World Cup. These disappointments have led fans to turn against Benzema, as
evidenced by this humiliating nickname. During a match against Riyadh Victory,
Jeddah United fans loudly booed Benzema, accusing him of laziness and a
perceived lack of commitment to the team’s overall playstyle. What are your
thoughts on this situation?