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Karim Benzema has long been regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, but just how many times in total has he found the net?

Karim Benzema has long been regarded as one of the most well-rounded forwards in the game and his recent Ballon d’Or win confirmed his status as one of the greatest of his generation.

He has been a constant presence for Real Madrid for over a decade, but he was not always been the dominant force at the Santiago Bernabeu as he spent a large chunk of his career in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Known for his exceptional work-rate, potent finishing and playmaking, the Frenchman sacrificed his own attacking returns for many seasons to be an amazing provider for the Portuguese star, who garnered all the media attention.

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Following Ronaldo’s departure in 2018, Benzema’s rise has been a meteoric one. His reputation as one of the world’s best operators in European football grew multi-folds year after year, as did his goal-scoring output.

Now plying his trade in the Middle-East with reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad, and as they say, he is ageing like a fine wine and if anything he only seems to be getting better with age.

But just how many goals has he scored during his outrageous career at Lyon, Real Madrid, Al-Ittihad, and France?

Let’s take a look.

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How many goals does Karim Benzema have for Al-Ittihad?
In a shock move, Benzema left Real Madrid in the summer of 2023 after 14 trophy-laden seasons at the Bernabeu, following in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps and becoming the second global superstar to quit European football for Saudi Pro League adventure.

Al-Ittihad come off of an emphatic title win over Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and are considered the dominant force in Saudi Arabia. Add a five-time Champions League winner and current Ballon d’Or holder to the mix, as well as a sprinkling of other high-profile signings, they are the odds-on favourites to repeat their success from last season.

Season

Games

Goals

2023-24

7

4

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How many goals did Karim Benzema score for Real Madrid?
In 2009, Benzema joined Real Madrid for a transfer fee of €35 million, rising to €41 million based on add-ons.

However, he had a rough start at his new club as he scored just nine in 33 appearances in his debut season.

He eventually came good, though, and following Gareth Bale’s then-record transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, Bale, Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo forged one of Europe’s most fearsome attacking trios, dubbed the BBC.

However, the French star’s selfless contributions, work ethic, and ability to creating plays and spaces for others to exploit seemingly went unnoticed at times.

Now that Ronaldo has left the Santiago Bernabeu, however, Benzema is finally thriving more and getting the spotlight he deserves.

He is currently second on the all-time scoring list for Madrid and fourth on all-time UEFA Champions League charts, with former team-mate Ronaldo topping both podiums.

Season

Games

Goals

2022-23

43

31

2021-22

46

44

2020-21

46

30

2019-20

48

27

2018-19

53

30

2017-18

47

12

2016-17

48

19

2015-16

36

28

2014-15

46

22

2013-14

52

24

2012-13

50

20

2011-12

52

32

2010-11

48

26

2009-10

33

9

Total

648

354

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How many goals did Benzema get for Lyon
Benzema began his youth career with Bron before joining boyhood club Lyon in 1997. He progressed through the youth ranks and then made his first senior appearance for the French outfit in 2005.

He assisted Lyon’s second goal and subsequently went on to sign his first professional contract with the club.

Despite his tender years, Benzema earned a reputation for himself as a lethal finisher from within the box with either foot and his head, despite being typically right-footed.

Benzema recorded 66 goals in 148 competitive appearances for Lyon and later became one of France’s highest-paid players after renewing his contract in 2008.

During his time at Lyon, he earned himself the Ligue 1 top scorer, French Cup top scorer, several player of the month awards.

Season

Games

Goals

2008-09

47

23

2007-08

52

31

2006-07

27

8

2005-06

16

4

2004-05

6

0

Total

148

66

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Benzema goals for France
It’s safe to say Benzema’s international career has been a turbulent one, full of controversy.

In 2006, before his international career even started, he spoke openly about his desire to play for the Algerian national team, the native country of both of his parents, but would play for France for only sporting reasons.

In 2015, Noel Le Graet, the president of the FFF, suspended the striker indefinitely from the national team after he was arrested by police for his alleged involvement in blackmailing fellow France international player Mathieu Valbuena.

He didn’t appear for France between 2016-2020 and this absence has tainted his CV. He was called back by Didier Deschamps in 2021

Since his return, he has been showing what France missed out on and he also helped them win a Nations League trophy.

Season

Games

Goals

2022

3

1

2021

13

9

2020

0

0

2019

0

0

2018

0

0

2017

0

0

2016

0

0

2015

4

2

2014

13

7

2013

10

3

2012

12

2

2011

10

2

2010

5

3

2009

8

3

2008

11

2

2007

8

3

Total

97

37

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Benzema goals in total for club and country
Benzema could have been forgiven for thinking his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or were dead and buried, with him now into his mid-thirties.

But the Real Madrid talisman lifted the prestigious trophy on October 17 following a spectacular 2021-22 season with his club as well as a comeback to international football with his country, France.

In fact, the Frenchman became the oldest winner of the award since 1956, when Englishman Stanley Matthews won the very first edition of Ballon d’Or at the veteran age of 41.

Benzema hasn’t had any long-term devastating injuries in his career, so there’s no reason to believe he doesn’t have several years left in the tank, and will be vying for his next Ballon d’Or.

Team

Games

Goals

Al-Ittihad

7

4

Real Madrid

648

354

Lyon

148

66

France

97

37

Total

920

461

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Tottenham Hotspur are expected to have a busy summer transfer window as they will aim to improve Ange Postecoglou’s squad as a whole.

Spurs are expected to invest in all three areas of the pitch to give the Australian manager enough quality to push for major titles.

According to Dean Jones via GiveMeSport, the North London club will move quickly in the summer. They will look to complete their transfer business at the start of the window to ensure Postecoglou has the new players in his squad from the start of the pre-season.

Jones claimed: “We will see upgrades in all three areas of the field, and they will look to do that business early so that Postecoglou has them from the start of pre-season. There is not much judgement this season, but the expectation levels rise significantly next year.”

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What the First Week With a Newborn Is Really Like
The first week with a newborn can leave you feeling sore, sleepy, and a little weepy. Learn what else to expect.

By Gina Bevinetto Feld Updated on June 24, 2023
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Your first week with a newborn can be blissful, anxiety-ridden, and sleepless. Many parents feel like emotional wrecks during this time and struggle to settle into a routine. Because of the sleep-deprived emotional landmine, it can be challenging to have a balanced perspective when common newborn health concerns pop up.
Feeling out of sorts is just part of the postbirth experience. “Those first days are a complex mix of physical, psychological, and social changes,” says Leena Mittal, M.D., director of the Reproductive Psychiatry Consultation Service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Read on for what to expect in that first week with a newborn and some tips for gracefully clearing the hurdles ahead.

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Your Body Will Be Sore
Often, first-time parents-to-be spend so much time thinking about childbirth that the thought of what postpartum recovery is really like isn’t on their radar.

“I didn’t realize it would be so traumatic,” says Sarah Camacho, a mom of two in Denver, recalling a lot of “down there” discomfort from her vaginal delivery. “I had to use a squirt bottle every time I went to the bathroom to soothe the pain of my stitches, and I felt bruised. I couldn’t sit down without a donut pillow. Even walking was exhausting.”

A Guide to Your Postpartum Vagina
What to expect
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), common postpartum symptoms include:1

Vaginal bleeding
Cramping
Back, neck, and joint pain
Perineum pain and swelling
C-section incision pain
Swollen breasts
Pain when going to the bathroom
Hemorrhoids
20 Things to Know About Your Postpartum Body
What to do
If you deliver vaginally, you will be extremely sore—a baby the size of a Virginia ham just came out of a very small spot. Ice the area for the first 24 hours and then take frequent warm baths to soften stitches and to keep them from feeling tight, says Laura Riley, M.D., author of You and Your Baby: Pregnancy.

The good news? “Because a lot of blood flows to your vagina, the area heals quickly—in a matter of days,” she says.

In addition, ACOG recommends the following to soothe postpartum pain:1

A heating pad for cramping and joint pain
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers and taking pain medication as directed
A nursing pillow for support
Applying witch hazel to the perineum
Sitting on a pillow
Soaking your bottom in a sitz bath
Rinsing with a squeeze bottle (also called a “peri bottle”) when going to the bathroom
Taking a stool softener if needed
Breastfeeding lying on your side if it’s more comfortable
Breastfeeding frequently to reduce breast pain and pressure
Appling cold packs to breasts if they are swollen
Asking for a referral to a lactation consultant if you have nipple pain associated with a poor latch
Drinking plenty of water
Taking short walks
Eating high-fiber foods
For cesarean births, over-the-counter or prescription pain medication can relieve the soreness and pulling sensation at your incision site.

“It’s important that you take enough medication during the first week so you feel good enough to move around, which is what encourages recovery,” explains Dr. Riley. Your C-section incision will take four to six weeks to heal fully, so keep an eye out for infection. If it leaks, smells, burns, or looks red, or if you develop a fever of more than 100.4 degrees F, call a health care provider.

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Your Baby May Develop a Common Newborn Health Condition
Several common health conditions can pop up in your first week with a newborn. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), health conditions that are common in newborns include:2

Abdominal distension
Acrocyanosis
Birth injuries
Skin discoloration
Unusual bowel movements
Colic
Jaundice
Excessive sleepiness
Umbilical stump problems
Why Does My Baby Have a Conehead?
What to Expect
Babies’ abdomens often protrude, but they should feel soft. If their belly is hard, they may have gas, constipation, or an intestinal problem.

If you had any complications during childbirth, your newborn may have birth injuries, like scrapes from forceps, a broken collarbone, or muscle weakness. Fortunately, these minor injuries often heal quickly.

In addition, parents often notice that their newborns have mildly blue or purple hands and feet. This is pretty common in a newborn’s early days. It’s usually due to them getting cold, and they should go back to a more typical color when they get warm.

When it comes to diaper changes, know that bowel movements in the first week with a newborn can be a wild ride! Their poop will start out thick and tarry in a one- or two-day-old baby (called meconium), then transition to yellow, green, or tan depending on whether they’re fed breast milk or formula.

It may also surprise you to know that coughing is common in a newborn’s first week. It’s often caused by sputtering on milk. However, if your newborn is coughing a lot including when not feeding, they may have caught a cold or another infection.

While you may be familiar with colic, rest assured that it usually doesn’t start in the first week with a newborn. However, lots of crying can still happen in that early week. For example, newborns might cry because they’re hungry, tired, want a clean diaper, are cold or warm, or just want to be held.

Jaundice is another common newborn health condition. It occurs when bilirubin levels build up too excessively in a newborn’s bloodstream. It often appears when your baby is 3 to 5 days old. The telltale yellow coloring usually starts at the head and works its way down, says Lisa M. Asta, M.D., associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California in San Francisco.

One of the perks of newborns in the first week is that they tend to sleep a lot. This is usually perfectly normal, especially if your baby wakes every few hours to eat and they seem content.

Finally, parents commonly wonder if their newborn’s umbilical stump is healing properly. Usually, the umbilical stump with fall off on its own during the first week or two. In the meantime, offer your baby sponge baths.
What to do
Always call a healthcare provider if you notice the following:

Your baby’s abdomen, arms, legs, or the whites of their eyes are yellow
Your newborn is fussy, hard to wake, or not feeding well
They are not having bowel movements
They are vomiting
Your baby is persistently blue coloring, especially on the trunk
They have blood in the stool
They have coughing that is not related to choking on milk
Their crying is more of a shriek
They are breathing too rapidly (more than 60 breaths in a minute)
They have a foul-smelling discharge from the umbilical cord
There is redness around the base of the cord
They appear to experience discomfort when you touch the umbilical cord
They have a fever (rectal temperature of 100.4 or higher)
About 60% of newborns will experience some degree of jaundice, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most cases resolve on their own, but because jaundice can cause brain damage if left untreated, pediatricians don’t take it lightly.3

“It’s stressful for parents during baby’s first days,” says Dr. Asta, “but jaundice levels that fall outside of the accepted range are very curable.” In addition, many pediatricians will have you schedule a newborn visit about two days after you get home from the hospital to check for jaundice.

Feeding May Be as Hard as It Will Ever Be
When parents of older kids dreamily tell you how much they loved nursing their infants, they are probably not talking about the first week with a newborn.

What to expect
Whether formula feeding or breastfeeding, the early days of newborn feeding can be overwhelming. Latching may be difficult or painful, and choosing a bottle or formula may seem impossible. To top it all off, you may feel confused about when and how often your baby should feed.

You may experience some tingling or irritation at latch-on for the first week or two. (In the first few days, it may induce some uterine cramping, which is normal.)

Keep in mind that milk can come in anywhere from 36 to 72 hours after birth, and for some, it could take four to five days.

Know that formulas come in three general forms: powders, which must be mixed with water; concentrates, which come in liquid form but must be diluted with water; and ready-to-use liquids, which can be poured directly into bottles.
Your Guide to Getting Started With Breastfeeding
What to do
If you’re breastfeeding or chestfeeding, take it one step at a time. Your goal right now is to get your baby to latch on correctly—lips flipped out, chin close to your breast, jaw and ear moving slightly in a rhythmic motion as they suck, says Laura Jana, M.D., a pediatrician and author of Heading Home With Your Newborn.

If your breast or nipple hurts or you’re concerned about your supply, talk to a health care provider and consider hiring a lactation consultant to show you different ways to latch and see whether your baby is eating enough. Check if the hospital’s specialist is available, or find one at the International Lactation Consultant Association website.

While you’re waiting, continue offering your breast to stimulate milk production. Lisa Marasco, IBCLC, a lactation consultant in Santa Maria, California, explains: “Your body expects your baby to be at the breast very soon to start suckling. If that doesn’t happen, you can mimic the baby with hand expression and pumping to get the milk going sooner.”
Formula-feeding? Choosing a brand can be overwhelming, so ask a health care provider for one they recommend. The type you choose may depend on both your baby’s preference and your budget.

Whether you nurse or bottle-feed, keeping a record of when feedings occur and how long they feed or how much they eat can help you stay on track.

The Best Breastfeeding Positions
You Might Cry a Lot
“I had a healthy baby, I knew I should be happy, but I couldn’t stop sobbing about the trauma and disappointment of my unplanned C-section,” recalls Megan Orringer, a mom in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

What to expect
With over a third of babies in the U.S. now delivered via cesarean, feeling sad about not having the birth experience they planned jolts many people. And regardless of how you delivered, your body is on a hormone roller coaster during these first weeks. The highs can help you bond with your baby, but you may hit lows you’ve never experienced before.

Adds Dr. Riley: “Your body doesn’t feel like your own, your boobs hurt, your bottom is sore, you’re not sleeping, and you may not have much help. The postpartum blues magnify all of that stress.”

Baby blues commonly begin in the first week with a newborn. According to ACOG, signs include:4

Crying for no apparent reason
Having trouble sleeping, eating, and making choices
Questioning whether you are capable of caring for your baby
Baby blues usually improve on their own within a few days or weeks without treatment.

What to do
It’s OK to feel somewhat disconnected from your newborn or anxious about not knowing how to take care of your baby at first. Give yourself time to be with your little one. Doing tasks like feeding and changing them will help your confidence grow, says Dr. Mittal. When your baby is alert, focus on them. Hold your baby, noting what positions they prefer. Sing, imitate their sounds, and make eye contact with them.

If you continue to feel indifferent or anxious, or your feelings of sadness worsen, especially if you begin to have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, you may have postpartum depression (PPD) or postpartum anxiety (PPA). Contact a health care provider who can steer you to help right away.

What to Expect With Postpartum Hormone Changes
You’ll Likely Experience Sleep Deprivation
At first, the adrenaline rush of having a baby carries you through. Then comes the crash—the rude awakening that this is no temporary matter.

What to expect
“I labored through the night and struggled to sleep in the maternity ward,” recalls Emily Jo Hoover, a mom in Pacifica, California. “At home, my baby wanted to nurse all night. Then after a day that included a doctor’s appointment and seeing a lactation consultant, I started shaking from exhaustion.”

Tending to a newborn is exhausting. Newborns feed every few hours around the clock (yes, that includes overnight). That means your uninterrupted nights of sleep are gone—at least for now.

What the First Week With a Newborn Is Really Like
What to do
To try to prevent the physical and mental wear down that comes with sleep deprivation try the following:

Consider taking cat naps whenever your baby sleeps.
Match your own bedtime to your baby’s.
If you’re formula-feeding, alternate late-night bottles with your partner.
If breastfeeding, ask your partner to share other middle-of-the-night tasks, like diapering and burping.
At night, keep the lights dim during diaper changes and feedings to avoid waking them up fully.
If you’re nursing, it’s trickier to share feedings in the middle of the night, but once you and your baby have mastered nursing and you’re ready to pump and offer breast milk in a bottle, you and your partner can discuss sharing this task, too. The AAP recommends waiting on a pacifier until 3 to 4 weeks if exclusively breastfeeding.5

Newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours a day. During the day, wake them for feeding if they slumber for more than four hours at a stretch so they maintain their weight gain. When your baby can’t settle down, but you know they’ve been fed and had enough to eat, soothe them by rocking, offering a pacifier, or swaddling.

Finally, the AAP advises room-sharing but not bed-sharing with newborns due to the risk of suffocation and other sleep-related accidental deaths. So, avoid drifting off after feeding your baby in bed or on another surface like a couch.6

How to Deal With Sleep Deprivation After Baby
Your Baby’s Skin Will Need Some TLC
We know: There’s nothing like that first bath photo! But hold off on sudsing your newborn up. Research has found that not washing away the vernix—the white, waxy substance that covers your baby in the womb and that they’ll likely be coated with at birth—has many benefits, including lower hypothermia rates, less crying, and skin protection and immunity.7 So, experts recommend waiting until your baby is 1 day old.

Vernix also contributes to the makeup of your newborn’s skin’s microbiome, a layer of microorganisms that help keep their skin healthy. Washing your baby with a cleanser can disrupt the microbiome’s formation, which may make them more susceptible to skin issues like eczema down the line, says Sandy Skotnicki, M.D., a dermatologist in Toronto and author of Beyond Soap.

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