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REUTERS/AMR ABDALLAH DALSH
[Saba
Sports News] Recently, some fans browsing social media platforms made an
unexpected discovery regarding French star Karim Benzema, who transferred to
Saudi Arabian club United Jeddah during the summer. Fans stumbled upon Karim
Benzema’s social media account, which had been shut down, resulting in the loss
of approximately 7,600 followers. All of his content, which was previously
followed by millions of fans, became inaccessible, causing a stir among media
and supporters. Some speculated that it could be a technical glitch on the
social media platform, leading to the closure of certain accounts. However,
others suggested that the account’s closure might be related to Benzema’s
recent performance, as Jeddah United suffered a 2-5 defeat in their latest
game. Currently, Riyadh United, the team Benzema plays for, is ranked sixth in
the Saudi League despite significant investments made. Following the match,
Benzema faced criticism from fans, with some Jeddah United supporters even
referring to him as “Ben-Hazima,” meaning “son of failure”
in Arabic. It is possible that the negative reactions prompted Benzema to shut
down his social media account.