The Ballon d'Or winner was announced earlier: Karim Benzama. For all football fanatics around the world, the Frenchman has indeed been putting on a spectacle. In 44 games plzyed for Real Madrid across all leagues, scoring 42 goals and providing 12 assist, Benzema accomplished an unbelievable feat by winning La Liga and continuing on an incredible journey to win the UEFA Champions League. As he lifted his trophy and remarked, "Age is just a number," the 34-year-old is the oldest Ballon D'Or winner in history.
Sadio Mane, a Senegalese footballer for Bayern and a former Liveprool star, finished second in the Ballon d'Or. His successes with Liverpool and Sengal over the previous season had brought him well-deserved recognition.The AFCON victory by Sadio Mane brought the lions great satisfaction after he had already won awards with Liverpool.
Kevin De Bryne, a midfielder for Manchester City, placed third. With exceptional passing and execution, in addition to winning the English Premier League and losing to Madrid in the Champions League finals, the Begian earned a spot in the Ballon d'Or. Fantastic for football and the future. Will Mbappe lose out to Haaland for the Ballon D'or?
Benzema well deserved 👏