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          Al Ittihad Club

          Al Ittihad Club are a Saudi Arabian football club based in Al Hasa. Ex-Real Madrid star Karim Benzema joined the club in 2023, and they are managed by former West Ham and Croatia boss Slaven Bilic.

          Karim Benzema, centre, in action against Al Okhdood. Photo: Al Ittihad Club

          Benzema hits hat-trick as Al Ittihad begin title defence in style

          FootballAugust 31, 2025
          Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi looks on during a pre-season match against FC Aarau in Switzerland. EPA

          Al Hilal full of confidence for new SPL season after Club World Cup exploits

          FootballAugust 29, 2025
          Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema, right, embraces Al Nassr counterpart Cristiano Ronaldo during the Saudi Super Cup semi-final match at the Hong Kong Stadium on August 19, 2025. AFP

          Benzema says every club wants to beat Al Ittihad now

          FootballAugust 27, 2025
          Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm up before the match. Reuters

          Hero's welcome for Ronaldo in Hong Kong as Al Nassr beat Al Ittihad in Super Cup

          FootballAugust 19, 2025
          Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema and Abdulrahman Al Oboud celebrate with teammates after winning the Saudi Pro League title. Reuters

          Al Ittihad start SPL defence at Al Okhdood as Ronaldo's Al Nassr face Al Taawoun

          FootballAugust 12, 2025
          Houssem Aouar after Al Ittihad's final day win over Damac. Getty Images

          Aouar: Winning the Saudi Pro League is something powerful

          FootballMay 28, 2025
          Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters

          Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

          FootballMay 08, 2025
          Houssem Aouar of Al Ittihad celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Al Ettifaq with teammate Karim Benzema. Getty Images

          Karim Benzema makes memorable return as Al Ittihad thrash Ettifaq

          FootballDecember 01, 2024
          Al Ittihad's Fabinho celebrates after the 1-0 victory over local rivals Al Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Photo: Saudi Pro League

          Al Ittihad v Al Ahli: Fabinho savours first Sea Derby victory

          FootballNovember 01, 2024
          Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring in the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah on October 19, 2024. Getty Images

          Blanc says Benzema happy at Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad

          FootballOctober 31, 2024
          Ivan Toney, left, celebrates after scoring for Al Ahli. Photo: Saudi Pro League

          Al Ahli striker Toney aims to outscore Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League

          FootballOctober 30, 2024
          Aleksander Mitrovic scored twice to guide Al Hilal to victory over Al Ittihad. Getty Images

          Al Hilal extend perfect start with comfortable SPL win over Al Ittihad

          FootballSeptember 22, 2024
          Vinicius Junior won the Champions League and La Liga with Real Madrid. Getty Images

          Saudi Arabia make €1 billion offer to Vinicius Jr, according to reports

          FootballAugust 13, 2024
          Moussa Diaby has joined Al Ittihad on a five-year deal after one season at Aston Villa. Getty Images

          Diaby 'thrilled to join Al Ittihad' after sealing move from Aston Villa

          FootballJuly 25, 2024
          RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 11: Players of Al Hilal celebrates after winning the Saudi Pro League after the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Hazm at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on May 11, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)

          Al Hilal to begin Saudi Pro League title defence at Al Okhdood

          FootballJuly 15, 2024
          Laurent Blanc has been appointed as the new head coach of Al Ittihad, the club have announced. AFP

          Former France manager Blanc takes over at Al Ittihad

          FootballJuly 13, 2024
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