Ronaldo and Benzema to Al Hilal? The whole truth

In a scene that seemed like a fantasy scenario from a video game, social media platforms have been abuzz in recent days with news of the loan of prominent football names to the Saudi club Al-Hilal, in preparation for its upcoming participation in the Club World Cup, scheduled for the middle of next month in the United States. The names? Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Ibanez... yes, the same heavyweight trio! Al-Hilal, which will face Real Madrid in the tournament's opening match on June 18, suddenly found itself at the center of a storm of public speculation, amid the absence of any official confirmation or denial from the concerned parties. However, behind the scenes, the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat revealed that the roots of this story go back to a passing discussion - and nothing more than a friendly one - that took place about two months ago between a prominent sports figure and some officials at Al-Ittihad Club regarding the temporary loan of Karim Benzema to Al-Hilal. However, according to the same sources, the Al-Ittihad management quickly closed the door, clinging to their French star, who recently led the team to the Saudi League title and is heading into a busy season that includes participation in the Asian Elite League. As for Cristiano Ronaldo, his dramatic absence from Al-Nassr's last two matches has fueled the rumor mill, propelling fans of both the club and the leader into endless virtual debates. For now, the story remains a tangle of fact and fiction, of public hope and administrative secrecy. All eyes are on the coming days, which may hold the answer: Will we see Ronaldo and Benzema in the blue shirt, even for just one match?