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Karim Benzema snubs Cristiano Ronaldo claim in Ballon d'Or admission

Karim Benzema was asked where he ranked in the list of all-time Real Madrid greats after being named as the Ballon d'Or winner for this calendar year for the first time

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema scores as Real Madrid beat Elche to go six points clear at the top of La Liga

Karim Benzema celebrated winning the Ballon d’Or with his team’s second goal.

The Independent UK

Man City's Kevin De Bruyne labelled 'best midfielder in world' as he's likened to Steven Gerrard

Former Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Kevin De Bruyne is the best midfielder in the world.

Manchester Evening News

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Neymar reignites Kylian Mbappe feud with Ballon d'Or dig despite Lionel Messi intervention

Neymar believes his Brazil teammate Vinicius Junior should have finished higher in the Ballon d'Or rankings for this year - but he did not reference Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mirror

Why Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign Karim Benzema and who Manchester United signed instead

Real Madrid forward and Ballon d'Or was said to be in talks regarding a potential move to Man Utd back in 2009 but it never materialised.

Manchester Evening News

Neymar vents fury at Ballon d'Or rankings after being snubbed from shortlist

Neymar missed out on the 30-player shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or award and the Brazil superstar was unhappy about the ranking of international teammate Vinicius

Daily Mirror

Beth Mead's and Miedema's Arsenal and Sam Kerr's Chelsea Ballon d'Or success highlights WSL flaw

The coveted prize has only been handed out since 2018 but the nominees follow a similar pattern as demonstrated once again at this year's award ceremony

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The Guardian - UK

Karim Benzema's 13-year contract clause sees Real Madrid stung with payout

Real Madrid have to make a payment to Karim Benzema's former club Lyon after the striker won the Ballon d'Or award - 13 years after his move to the Spanish giants

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema explains why he chose Real Madrid over Manchester United transfer

The French forward opted for the Bernebau over Old Trafford in 2009 and has never looked back since

Manchester Evening News

Raphael Varane sends message to ex-Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema after Ballon d’Or win

The French international collected the award at last night's ceremony after a stellar year both individually and for Real Madrid.

Manchester Evening News

Robert Lewandowski sends friendly warning to Erling Haaland about Man City goals haul

Haaland is already tipped to land the Best Striker award next year after an emphatic start at the Etihad

Manchester Evening News

Karim Benzema explains Cristiano Ronaldo's unlikely role in his Ballon d'Or success

Karim Benzema won the first Ballon d'Or crown of his career on Monday evening to cap a wonderful calendar year and he has spoken of how Cristiano Ronaldo inspired him

Daily Mirror

Benzema's Ballon d'Or triumph gains presidential seal of approval

French president Emmanuel Macron led the flood of tributes after the Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or - the most prestigious individual accolade in world football.

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Daily Mirror

Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi - Assessing contenders for 2023 Ballon d'Or

Karim Benzema claimed his first Ballon d'Or but, in a World Cup year, could have huge competition for next year's award as the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe eye the individual accolade

Football London

Son Heung-min makes history as Tottenham star sets new Ballon d'Or record

Spurs news: Son Heung-min finished just outside the toip ten in 11th in this year's Ballon d'Or rankings as Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema took the award home for the first time

Daily Mirror

Cesc Fabregas gets it very wrong after changing his mind on Ballon d'Or winner

Cesc Fabregas believes his former Chelsea teammate Thibaut Courtois would have been a deserving winner of the Ballon d'Or title this year after his superb campaign

Manchester Evening News

Real Madrid give blunt reaction to Man City winning Club of the Year award

Real Madrid were surprised that Manchester City were named the Club of the Year ahead of them.

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Daily Record

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid is OVER as PSG boo boy sees Galactico masterplan 'discarded'

The 23-year-old moved to deny reports he wants out of in January but his time in the French capital has been beset by bickering

Football London

Former Chelsea star fumes at Ballon d'Or result amid Lionel Messi snub and Karim Benzema award

Thibaut Courtois has further established himself as one of the world's best goalkeepers since leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid four years ago but the Ballon d'Or is beyond him

Manchester Evening News

‘Deserved’ - Fans hail Man City after being named Ballon d’Or Club of the Year

Supporters were quick to defend Manchester City amid claims that Real Madrid should have been handed the accolade

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo suffers worst ever finish at Ballon d'Or as Son Heung-min sets record

Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema took home this year's Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career - as five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo ranked 20th in the vote

Football London

Antonio Rudiger makes two-word claim on former Chelsea man Thibaut Courtois amid Benzema message

Antonio Rudiger has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's best players since leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid in the summer and two of his teammates were trophy winners at the Ballon d'Or ceremony

The Guardian - UK

Benzema’s legacy is ever larger. There can have been few clearer winners

The striker became the first Frenchman to win the Ballon d’Or since Zinedine Zidane after inspiring Real Madrid to European Cup glory

Football London

Mesut Ozil sends classy message to Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema as Arsenal rue transfer miss

Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has sent a touching tribute to his former teammate Karim Benzema, who could have played alongside him at the Emirates Stadium too

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