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New Real Madrid striker Benzema is inspired by Ronaldo

AFP - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago

New Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema said Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldo will be his inspiration as he looks to fire the goals to help the Spanish giants dethrone Barcelona in La Liga. The club officially unveiled the French striker on Thursday at its Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

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