I was going to make a longer tribute, but I do not have the time unfortunately. I think the time will come when Karim sadly decides to depart.
Safe to say that I have seen the light folks. I was wrong. Big time. Bowing my head in shame. The greatest French striker to ever grace God's green earth warrants respect for pulling RM through the matches against so many formidable oppositions like that yesterday.
Henceforth my name will be associated with the 5 fundamental pillars which Karim "El Gato" Benzema personifies at Real Madrid
Winning
Opportunism
Leadership
Friendship
Excellence
I thought I would go one step further and put this to a vote, which of these qualities you esteemed Barcaforum members would like to see on a daily basis over the next month next to my name in form of a dedicated avatar. But in the end I thought there is only one appropriate choice - the exclamation of what a great person and friend Karim is and will be known as for the coming generations. The influence he's had that has radiated in and out of the club like a shining beacon of morality.
The good former Christian in me thinks the task for the next month is for me to repent and recognise my sins, be fairer, more honest, critically evaluate the good that Karim brings to the team. I will do my very best to be a better person.