When Rivalries Speak Louder Than Signing Bonuses: Noor Dishes It Out on Benzema’s Al Hilal Move
4 February 2026
Timeline of Benzema’s Move to Al Hilal
Mohammed Noor, a legend of Al-Ittihad, directed sharp comments at Karim Benzema after the French striker joined Al Hilal on a free transfer for a season and a half following the termination of his contract with Al-Ittihad.
Al Hilal announced the signing, marking a high-profile addition to the squad as the league continues to captivate fans with star names and intense rivalries.
Noor’s Remarks and Ronaldo’s Shadow
Noor spoke on the Dorina Ghair program, recalling Benzema’s time at Al-Ittihad where he did not make a big impact in the first season, while the following year’s performances improved thanks to the fans’ backing and encouragement.
He pointed out that Benzema missed several penalties last season, yet the crowd remained supportive, helping the team secure league and cup titles.
He added: does it make sense for him to arrive this season and declare he no longer wants to play for the club? With all due respect, he is not worth anything next to Cristiano Ronaldo and hardly remembered for anything else.
Noor argued that if Benzema did not want to fulfill his contract, the club should have benefited from his departure; at the very least, the club ought to have received the remaining value of the contract.
He wrapped up by saying that if Benzema had come to play for the union, he would have preferred that Benzema leave the league altogether rather than join Al Hilal in such a manner.
What This Means for the Saudi Pro League
The remarks come ahead of the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash between Akhdoud and Al Hilal, scheduled for February 5, 2026, at 18:30, a game that will likely amplify the ongoing debate surrounding star transfers and rivalries in the league.
As long as Benzema remains in the Saudi circuit, the Ronaldo comparison will continue to hover over every comment and every performance, keeping fans hooked and headlines burning.
And in case you’re wondering whether this saga will end soon, well, in football, even the most glamorous transfers can end with a cliffhanger—and a lot of highlight reels to prove it.
Punchline 1: If Benzema’s career were a rifle, Ronaldo would be the scope—always on target, while Benzema just hopes the crosshair is kind.
Punchline 2: In this league, the only thing louder than crowd chants is Ronaldo’s legacy—Benzema’s contract might just be a rumor you read online.
