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Zidane Picks Messi for Ballon d’Or, Snubs Mbappe

Philip AtumeSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 2026

by Philip AtumeSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 20260119

France and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, overlooking compatriot Kylian...

Karim Benzema Wins 2022 Men’s Ballon d’Or

Philip AtumeOctober 18, 2022

by Philip AtumeOctober 18, 20220343

Real Madrid and French football star, Karim Benzema has won the 2022 men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time. The 34-year-old scored 44 goals in...

Can Benzema’s Prolific Season Earn Him Ballon d’Or?

Philip AtumeAugust 11, 2022

by Philip AtumeAugust 11, 20220443

Real Madrid football star, Karim Benzema has proven to the world again that he can win the annual football award presented by French news magazine...