"We were given a unique opportunity because we were looking for a striker and Benzema is a Ballon d'Or winner and has a spectacular talent. On top of that, he doesn't have to adapt to our league. He has been handed to us and we are already noticing the benefits commercially."
"Both Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are majority owned by PIF (The Saudi Public Investment Fund) as are Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli. Reports suggest Ronaldo believes PIF have shown favouritism by allowing such a big-name player to move from one of their clubs to another."
"Ronaldo is thought to be particularly unhappy that his former Real Madrid team-mate has been allowed to join Al-Hilal, who are batting with the Portuguese's Al-Nassr in the Pro League title race."
Karim Benzema left Al-Ittihad and signed an 18-month lucrative free-transfer deal with Al-Hilal, prompting major unrest in Saudi football. Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly furious that his former Real Madrid team-mate was allowed to join Al-Hilal, believing the Saudi Public Investment Fund showed favouritism between its clubs. Ronaldo made himself unavailable for Al-Nassr's match with Al-Riyadh amid the row, and speculation has grown that he could leave Saudi in June. Al-Hilal's CEO described Benzema as a Ballon d'Or winner with spectacular talent, said the club sees commercial benefits, and framed the signing as meeting sporting needs.
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