Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d'Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's Alexia Putellas retained the women's prize. Benzema Putellas Ballondor
Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema receives the Ballon d’Or award during the 2022 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 17, 2022.
Fifteen of his goals came in the Champions League, including hat-tricks in knockout wins against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea and three more across both legs of a stunning semi-final defeat of Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City was third, with Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski coming fourth.Winning the award, organised by France Football magazine, caps a remarkable career revival for Benzema, who was frozen out of the France team for five and a half years because of his involvement in a blackmail scandal over a sextape involving teammate Mathieu Valbuena.
The former Lyon striker is also the fifth Frenchman to win the prize, with Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini and Jean-Pierre Papin all getting their hands on the trophy before Zidane.But the format has changed, with the prize now based on a player’s record over the last season.That may have helped Putellas win the women’s award despite suffering a serious knee injury in July that saw her miss the European Championship with Spain.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Benzema Crowned 2022 Ballon d’Or WinnerReal Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has been named Ballon d’Or winner for 2022.
Read more »
BREAKING: Benzema wins 66th Ballon d'Or awardReal Madrid's Karim Benzema has won the 2022 Player of the Year Award in Paris on Monday night.
Read more »
BREAKING: Ballon d'Or 2022: Benzema announced winner ahead of Mane, De BruyneReal Madrid captain, Karim Benzema, has won this year's Ballon d'Or award. The Frenchman has won it after a spectacular season up-front for Real Madrid,
Read more »
Benzema wins 2022 Ballon d'Or | TheCableKarim Benzema, Real Madrid striker and captain, has been named the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner. The French striker beat Sadio Mane and Robert Lewandowski to claim the coveted gong at
Read more »
Benzema clear Ballon d’Or favourite as Putellas, Mead and Kerr vye for women’s awardReal Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema looks set to win the Ballon d'Or after his incredible journey to winning the 21/22 Champions League, while PSG duo Lionel Messi and Neymar miss out on final nominations.
Read more »
Benzema expected to win Ballon d'Or after exploits with Real MadridKarim Benzema is the overwhelming favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first
Read more »