I watched the ceremony yesterday, and saw how much the recognition meant to him, his family, his manager and his country winning an award at age 34. His name will now be among the long list of Frenchmen that have gotten this recognition; Raymond Kopa in 1958, Michel Platini in 1983 / 1984 / 1985, Jean-Pierre Papin in 1991, and Zinedine Zidane - 1998 (biggest surprise is that Thierry Daniel Henry another Frenchman whose name is supposed to be among this list, is not).
France have many named list success winner Ballon d'Or and I am remember with several named only seems Michel Platini, Zidane and the last named Karim Benzema. Have many young talent from France have chance for next years named list the winner Ballon d'Or like Mbappe, Camavinga and Real Madrid midfielder Tchouaméni. Biggest named and talented Henry not have in the listed of France name the winner Ballon d'Or because trough he was failed give Champion League trophy for Arsenal and dominance named at Barcelona winning Champion League like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Have another France player biggest surprise not in the listed Frenchman for winning Ballon d'Or is Ribery, success with Bayern Munich but loss competitive from Lionel Messi. 
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I watched the ceremony yesterday, and saw how much the recognition meant to him, his family, his manager and his country winning an award at age 34. His name will now be among the long list of Frenchmen that have gotten this recognition; Raymond Kopa in 1958, Michel Platini in 1983 / 1984 / 1985, Jean-Pierre Papin in 1991, and Zinedine Zidane - 1998 (biggest surprise is that Thierry Daniel Henry another Frenchman whose name is supposed to be among this list, is not).
Karim Benzema is one of the best strikers in his generation and he even has most completed skill set than others too. Because he has played in different roles in both Lyon and Real Madrid with so many tactics, many coaches. Because of Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema sacrificed his striker position and played more like a number 10 in Real Madrid.Only after the departure of Ronaldo, Benzema began to explore himself again at his full capacity in striker position. I said again because Benzema built up his career in Lyon with a striker position that brings him to Real Madrid. After returning back to that position, with all skill set was sharpened with about 10 years together with Ronaldo, Benzema has become a very dangerous striker with outstanding skills.
The past season is just perfect for Benzema and it's hard to repeat. Anyway, one perfect season and one Ballon D'or for him as well as one more recognition in history for Real Madrid, France and La Liga.
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It's my first time to see Benzema wears glasses like this
I think Karim Benzema deserves that Ballon d'or,
I watched the ceremony yesterday, and saw how much the recognition meant to him, his family, his manager and his country winning an award at age 34. His name will now be among the long list of Frenchmen that have gotten this recognition; Raymond Kopa in 1958, Michel Platini in 1983 / 1984 / 1985, Jean-Pierre Papin in 1991, and Zinedine Zidane - 1998 (biggest surprise is that Thierry Daniel Henry another Frenchman whose name is supposed to be among this list, is not). 
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
Finally after many Real Madrid matches I saw this in my eyes, I think Karim Benzema deserves that Ballon d'or, I saw Karim Benzema's great performance during UCL and Spanish League matches compared to Lewandowski who is also a tough competitor, he deserves it got, I congratulate Karim Benzema 
A well deserved one for Benzema and I'm happy for him because he worked hard and dedicated his entire life so far to football and most likely to Real Madrid so eventually life gets back to you. The achievement at 34 years old, to strike a Ballon d'Or where young titans like Haaland and Mbappe are contenders is also a big extra for him. Now , it's this the end of en era ? Because I don't see Messi or Cr7 winning another one until they retire and most likely the battle will move on young talents. 
This is a glorious end for Karim Benzema. He's 34. I don't believe that he has more than 1 or 2 seasons in front of him.
Isn't he the "oldest" football player, who receives a Ballon D'or so late in his career? I guess that Luca Modric won this award, when he was 32, if I remember this correctly.
Thibault Courtois had no competition for the Yashin award (best goalkeeper in the world).
I'm really surprised that Real Madrid didn't won the award for best club of the year. Manchester City won the award, but they didn't win the Champions League and they were eliminated by Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
Karim Benzema is next to Platini and Zidane in the top 3 of the greatest French players of all time. Congratulations.
Isn't he the "oldest" football player, who receives a Ballon D'or so late in his career? I guess that Luca Modric won this award, when he was 32, if I remember this correctly.
Thibault Courtois had no competition for the Yashin award (best goalkeeper in the world).
I'm really surprised that Real Madrid didn't won the award for best club of the year. Manchester City won the award, but they didn't win the Champions League and they were eliminated by Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
Karim Benzema is next to Platini and Zidane in the top 3 of the greatest French players of all time. Congratulations.
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
We all know that Karim Benzema is the man for the award this season after all his stupendous performance in Laliga and champions league. Karim Benzema lifting his first Ballon'DOr is actually one of the most memorable day in his career and the Frenchman is very Happy that he's entitled to this for one time in his life with dedication in his performance and games for real madrid. Congrats to Benzema because it's not easy for striker to lift it. Robert Lewandowski was also issued Muller's award and best striker but does it suit him?
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
The long wait ended in victory.Congratulations to Karim Benzema.
The UEFA Champions League, La Liga, and UEFA Nations League trophies are strong evidence that the Ballon d'or 2022 is yours at the age of 34. There is something more important behind the contribution in all the trophies that Benzema has given to club and country that has earned Karim Benzema the right to win this valuable award, namely the consistency he has built for the team.
I am also very happy that a former Liverpool player finished second in this award, namely Sadio Mane.
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
We all know that Karim Benzema is the man for the award this season after all his stupendous performance in Laliga and champions league. Karim Benzema lifting his first Ballon'DOr is actually one of the most memorable day in his career and the Frenchman is very Happy that he's entitled to this for one time in his life with dedication in his performance and games for real madrid. Congrats to Benzema because it's not easy for striker to lift it. Robert Lewandowski was also issued Muller's award and best striker but does it suit him?
Congrat to Karim, you deserved it. I know you will get it when you bring Madrid to get the Champions League title.
Besides Karim, we have a beautiful woman who the best in football, Alexia Putellas, a Barcelona player who got the 2nd Ballon d'Or trophy
So far, she has created 90 goals in 196 matches. And, maybe can be better if not has a knee injury.
Besides Karim, we have a beautiful woman who the best in football, Alexia Putellas, a Barcelona player who got the 2nd Ballon d'Or trophy
So far, she has created 90 goals in 196 matches. And, maybe can be better if not has a knee injury.
I think this is one of the Ballon D'or awards that came with less controversies as the best was really awarded here. K. Benzema have been the ultimate best ever since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid, he stepped up and became the bigman Real Madrid needed him to be.
K. Benzema more than ever deserves this year's Ballon D'or trophy and those that did his make up got him just right. He was just shining on stage, almost like the trophy which he held.
It was great too having to see the Senegalese Sadio Mane as second runner up. His made such an impression in the Afcon, premier league, World Cup qualifiers and now, the bundesliga. The secretes award defines Sadio Mane real good too.
K. Benzema more than ever deserves this year's Ballon D'or trophy and those that did his make up got him just right. He was just shining on stage, almost like the trophy which he held.
It was great too having to see the Senegalese Sadio Mane as second runner up. His made such an impression in the Afcon, premier league, World Cup qualifiers and now, the bundesliga. The secretes award defines Sadio Mane real good too.
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
Congratulations!Without a doubt, it had competition with RL and perhaps punctually at the aforementioned time that this award is being evaluated, you are right in what you mention (CL) but I even think that if such a situation had not arisen, it was Benzema's year at that peak moment that he is having At the pinnacle of his career, this Ballon d'O 2022 award is an evaluation for one year, but honestly, some of that plus from previous years gave him the guarantee this year.
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
it's not the only difference between the two, Benzema was more decisive than Lewandowski, his goals in the champions league got them to qualify in times where people thought that they're out of it, without forgetting his performance in La Liga too. 
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
First of all, congratulations to Karim Benzema. He really deserved this award this year. It was clear that they were competing with Lewandowski, but the incredible good work he did with Real Madrid at UCL helped him win the award. Lewandowski's performance this year may bring him this award next year.
A big congratulations to the man that never stops celebrating other beautiful players Benzema. Award well deserved I believe it was obvious to everyone who saw the impact created by Benzema in the Madrid team last season till date and the performances he displayed in the Spanish Laliga and the Champions League last season, his goals and the number of wins they brought to his team Real Madrid, the assist he gave that brought winnings to the team alone says it all for him. Am happy that finally, he is alive to wear the crown that he saw other world-class players like him wore. Am so happy for the French super star.
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
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Dude, state your facts well and stop being biased.
In your first image you posted, you classified Mane as an underdog. Today, Mane is the runner up, I mean the 2nd position after Benzema, and you are here mentioning Lewandowski. Wat da fvck? Why the hate on Mane?
Benzema made a big contribution to madrid and the francis national team and even became the top scorer in La Liga last season, if we compare it with mane or kevin then his achievements are difficult for them to pass
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
Dude, state your facts well and stop being biased.
In your first image you posted, you classified Mane as an underdog. Today, Mane is the runner up, I mean the 2nd position after Benzema, and you are here mentioning Lewandowski. Wat da fvck? Why the hate on Mane?
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
A deserved win for Benzema.Bringing the La Liga Trophy and Champions League as well as being the Top Scorer in both makes him really worthy of bringing the Ballon d'Or this time and of course I don't think Lewandowski will protest like last season because he definitely knows where the difference lies with Benzema.
This is a great achievement for Benzema and I love it
Ballon d'or of this year 2022 was so obvious to go for karim benzima he really deserve it. He was a fighter on champion league and every match he was the player that score in last minutes. He also did a remontada against Manchester city in final match all alone and was the reason that real madrid took champions league. He fighted with all his power.
I am a Benzema fan, I am very happy with the award he received this time, he deserves it. during the last season, he scored 50 goals in all the club and national team matches he played. although Lewandowski lost to Benzema but he is also very worthy to receive this title, maybe next year it will belong to lewandowski.
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
First of all, congratulations to Karim Benzema. He really deserved this award this year. It was clear that they were competing with Lewandowski, but the incredible good work he did with Real Madrid at UCL helped him win the award. Lewandowski's performance this year may bring him this award next year.
congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.
Congratulations, Karim Benzima (Big BENZ), on receiving this well-deserved honor.This is a prize for which almost everyone knows the winner; we were just waiting for the right time, which was today, when his former coach Zidane announced the winner.
Benzima is a player with a big heart; he always cheers on his teammates when they win awards, and now it's his turn. Congratulations to Karim Benzima, the best player in the world.
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