Karim Benzema Deletes Instagram Account After Receiving Abuses From Fans Following Al-Ittihad's Defeat Against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League 2023-24 Clash
Karim Benzema has waved goodbye to his 76 million Instagram followers, at least temporarily due to external pressure following thrashing defeat to Al-Nassr.
Karim Benzema made a move from Real Madrid to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad ahead of the 2023-24 season following the path of Cristiano Ronaldo who made his move to Al-Nassr in the season before. Benzema and Ronaldo clashed against each other in the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 on December 26. Benzema's Al-Ittihad lost the match 5-2 to Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. Following the defeat, Benzema found himself in front of abuses from the Al-Ittihad fans and also pressure from the Saudi Arabian media. He deleted his Instagram account with 76 million followers after the defeat seemingly under external pressure. Al-Nassr 5–2 Al-Ittihad, Saudi Pro League 2023–24: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores a Brace As Knights Take a Comfortable Victory Over Tigers.
Karim Benzema Deletes Instagram Account
🚨 Karim Benzema deleted his Instagram account after the loss against Al Nassr.
He was abused by Al Ittihad fans. 😲 pic.twitter.com/XrNguzDf0H
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) December 30, 2023
Benzema Faced Abuses Following Defeat Against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

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