Benzema used to applaud and smile when he saw Cristiano Ronaldo win the Ballon d’Or, then Benzema got it. Now, Vinicius Jr. is doing the same!
Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or in mid-October. Benzema beat names like Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane, to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Last season, Benzema appeared full of charm. Benzema scored goals, plus brought Real Madrid to win La Liga and the Champions League.
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When Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or, his old 2015 photo went viral again. At that time, Benzema gave a round of applause when his teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo showed off the Ballon d’Or trophy.
At that time, Benzema was only an extra behind Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and James Rodriguez.
Kroos and Ramos were included in the FIFA Team of the Year category. Meanwhile, James won the Puskas Award.
Benzema (back left) applauding when he saw Ronaldo display the Ballon d’Or (Photo: Doc. Real Madrid/Ángel Martínez)
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Last weekend, Real Madrid celebrated the Ballon d’Or for Karim Benzema. Shot on camera, Vinicius Jr applauds!
Vinicius smiled and clapped as Benzema received the Ballon d’Or from Modric and Zidane. Netizens also said that this could be a sign that Vini will win the title in the future.
Destiny will arrive. pic.twitter.com/5SaCrst2fN
— TC (@totalcristiano) October 23, 2022
Vinicius Jr has been shining at Real Madrid since last season. Vini under Ancelotti has transformed into a faster and sharper winger.
Moreover, the Brazilian player is still 22 years old. Football fans immediately agree, Benzema used to applaud and be happy when his teammates got the Ballon d’or, maybe Vinicius will next have the same fate.
Oh yes, Federico Valverde also clapped and smiled with joy during Benzema’s moment, you know!
(aff/nds)