Soccer

There can be few more deserving Ballon d’Or winners than Karim Benzema

Stepping into the spotlight since Ronaldo’s departure, the Real Madrid forward has gone to another level

Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema (L) receives the Ballon d'Or award from French former forward football player Zinedine Zidane. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty
Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema (L) receives the Ballon d'Or award from French former forward football player Zinedine Zidane. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty
Sid Lowe
Tue Oct 18 2022 - 09:47

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