On Thursday, Al Ittihad, a Saudi football club, celebrated the arrival of the renowned Ballon d’Or winner, Karim Benzema, with a grand unveiling ceremony held at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Thank you Jeddah, from the bottom of my heart. Tonight was a very special moment that i will never forget 💛🇸🇦#alhamdulillah #benzema2ittihad #here2inspireKSA #nueve pic.twitter.com/y0Prde6rDM
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) June 8, 2023
Over 60,000 enthusiastic fans, adorned in the club’s colors, flocked to the stadium to witness this historic moment as the champion club introduced the star footballer. The anticipation was evident as Al Ittihad managed to sell over 56,000 tickets for Benzema’s presentation within a few hours of announcing ticket sales. The pricing for tickets at the 62,000-seat arena, known locally as ‘The Shining Jewel,’ started as low as nine riyals ($2.40).
The best selfie in the world 🤳 #Benzema2Ittihad pic.twitter.com/AaBNLokiEk
— Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) June 8, 2023
The event itself was meticulously organized, featuring a press conference, signing ceremony, captivating light show, breathtaking firework display, and mesmerizing laser show. The atmosphere was electric, with fans eagerly celebrating the arrival of the esteemed player.Expressing his gratitude, Benzema took to social media after the ceremony and said, “Thank you, Jeddah, from the bottom of my heart. Tonight was a very special moment that I will never forget.”
The connection between Al-Ittihad fans and their club is more than just a bond – it’s a symphony of passion, loyalty, and pure magic! 🎶#Benzema2Ittihad pic.twitter.com/3YjFUgBkQq
— Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) June 8, 2023
