Karim Benzema Deactivates Instagram After Al Ittihad’s Humbling by Cristiano Ronaldo & Al Nassr

In a surprising twist of events, Karim Benzema has vanished from social media. The soccer star, known for his prowess on the field and massive following on Instagram, has deactivated his account. This development comes just a few hours after Al Ittihad suffered a crushing 2-5 defeat at the hands of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr.

The Saudi Pro League match in question was a display of dominance by Al Nassr. With a brace from Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, they left defending champions Al Ittihad with no chance. As a result, Benzema’s side now finds themselves lingering in the sixth position on the table.

Karim Benzema deactivates his Instagram account

Following the match, eagle-eyed fans noticed the absence of the 36-year-old’s Instagram account. The striker had amassed a staggering 76 million followers, but now the account has been completely deactivated. The precise reason behind this decision remains undisclosed, as the French striker himself has chosen not to reveal anything.

However, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume that this move is a response to the criticism the player has faced since joining Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema, despite his impressive goal-scoring record of 12 goals across all competitions, has unfortunately experienced multiple defeats.

Unlike last season, when Al Ittihad only suffered two defeats in the Saudi League, they have already faced six losses in this campaign. Additionally, the team’s performance in the Club World Cup was unsatisfying, as they were eliminated in Round 2. These results have left fans feeling disgruntled, and they even came up with a nickname for Benzema that directly translates to “Son of Defeat.”

“El Gato” is now known as the “son of defeat”

Karim Benzema, much like other soccer superstars, has been given various nicknames throughout his career. While playing for Real Madrid, he was referred to as “El Gato,” for his cat-like performance on the field. However, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner has obtained a less flattering nickname from Al Ittihad fans.

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With a play on words using his last name, they have conjured the moniker “Ben-Hazima,” which translates to “the son of defeat” in Arabic. This nickname may not be pleasing to hear, but it highlights the level of criticism that Benzema has faced. It is possible that such criticism played a role in his decision to deactivate his Instagram account.

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