Except surprise, Karim Benzema will very soon lift the first Ballon d’Or of his career. A well-deserved trophy, even for Leo Messi.
In this somewhat special year of the World Cup, the next Ballon d’Or will be awarded before the competition. The matches of the last past season will be taken into account. And one player clearly stands out: Karim Benzema. The Real Madrid striker once again carried his team, whether in La Liga or the Champions League. Except surprise, KB9 will therefore win the Ballon d’Or, an achievement and a dream for the former player of Olympique Lyonnais. To put a little more water in his mill, Benzema can even receive the support of … Leo Messi.
Messi, a weighty support for Benzema
Lionel Messi: “The Ballon d’Or? I think this year, there’s no doubt, it’s clear that Benzema has had a spectacular year.”
— Real Madrid ???????? (@RMadridFrance_) August 14, 2022
In remarks made by Messi to TyC SportsLa Pulga have confessed that Benzema deserves to be the next Ballon d’Or. “I think for this year, there is no doubt. It’s obvious that Benzema has had a spectacular year. He ended his year with a Champions League, being decisive from the round of 16. I don’t think there are any doubts this year.”, said in particular the PSG player, who suffered the lightning of Karim Benzema last season in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Last season, KB9 planted 44 goals and delivered 15 assists in 46 games in all competitions. His main competitor for the Ballon d’Or will be Sadio Mané, winner of the African Cup of Nations with Senegal and author of a very good season with Liverpool. But there is little suspense regarding the identity of the eventual winner. For Kylian Mbappé, who confessed it during an interview with France Footballif Benzema doesn’t win the Ballon d’Or this year, he’ll have to stop thinking about it for good…
