Waterford News and Star — Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or award
The 34-year-old took the top prize for the first time, finishing ahead of Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane with Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne in third…
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The 34-year-old took the top prize for the first time, finishing ahead of Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane with Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne in third…
Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema and Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards.
Sam Kerr was the headline Chelsea representative at the 66th Ballon d’Or, which took place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday evening and was hosted by Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, coming third in the women’s award, while her team-mate Millie Bright was also in the running and there was further recognition for Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger, the latter having left Chelsea during the year.
Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d'Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's Alexia Putellas retained the women's prize.
The 34-year-old took the top prize for the first time, finishing ahead of Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane with Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne in third…