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Karim Benzema's £86m-a-year Saudi move turns sour as he's given a VERY pointed nickname and deactivates Instagram, after falling out with manager, fans - and being outshone by Cristiano Ronaldo

Karim Benzema's Saudi move appears to be going from bad to worse going by the nickname he has reportedly been given by his own fans.

The Real Madrid legend was one of many top European players to make the switch to the Saudi Pro League in the summer, joining Al-Ittihad in an £86m-a-year move.

There were high expectations of the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, joining a side who last season won the title by 22 points, and partnered with two of the top Premier League midfielders of recent years in N'Golo Kante and Fabinho.