Nafissa Benzema

What keeps Karim focused and inspired?

Karim is one of the most prolific strikers in the league, having won three La Liga titles, two Copas del Rey, and four European champions league crowns. Despite his brilliance, he is unpopular in his homeland due to a string of controversies and his refusal to perform the French national anthem before every match with the national team. His comments in 2006, in which he stated that he would prefer to play for the Algerian national team but chose France, drew a lot of criticism. He’s still playing with dignity after all of this. Karim claims that his family and his Islamic beliefs keep him encouraged and engaged on a daily basis.

Grew up in a large family with eight siblings

With eight siblings, four brothers, and four sisters, Nafissa grew up in a huge household. They grew up together in Bron, a Lyon suburb in the east. Gressy and Sabri Benzema, two of her brothers, are also footballers. Gressy plays for Vaulx-en-Velin in the French sixth level, while Sabri is a member of Bron’s youth academy. Farid Benzema, her other sibling, has chosen a professional path other than football. Lydia, Laeticia, Sofia, and Celia, her sisters, have stayed out of the spotlight.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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