FILE - Saudi soccer team Al Ittihad player Karim Benzema holds the Ballon d'Or 2022 trophy during his presentation ceremony at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, June 8, 2023. Unable to secure a deal with Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid is contemplating a season without a world-class scorer following the departure of Karim Benzema to Saudi Arabia. If no one arrives, it will be up to the Brazilian duo of Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo to take the leading role in attack for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.(AP Photo) FILE
