India, Feb. 4 -- France icon Karim Benzema swapped one Saudi club for another when joining Al-Hilal from rival Al-Ittihad - a move that could be bad news for Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Ballon d'Or winner has joined Saudi Pro League leader Al-Hilal, which is one point ahead of Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. Ronaldo is still waiting for his first league title since moving to Saudi Arabia in 2022 and has seen his main rival strengthen with the addition of five-time Champions League winner Benzema.

The former Real Madrid striker, a teammate of Ronaldo's at the Spanish giant. Led Al-Ittihad to the title last year, as well as the King's Cup. Al-Hilal is Saudi Arabia's most successful team with 21 league titles and four Asian Championships. Last year i...