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Karim Benzema makes Cristiano Ronaldo admission after Real Madrid star wins Ballon d'Or

Manchester United's Portuguese ace has been in hot water this week following his actions at Old Trafford on Wednesday

Manchester Evening News

Karim de la crème: Benzema tops the class to claim Ballon d'Or

"Sweet dreams are made of this," insisted Annie Lennox in the Eurthymics' hit in 1983. And, to riff on the next line from the song, who are we to disagree? Especially after French football champion Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or.

Radio France Internationale

Ballon d'Or voting breakdown released in full as Cristiano Ronaldo receives zero votes

The voting breakdown behind the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony has been released, and it was another rough night for Cristiano Ronaldo, who failed to pick up a single vote

Daily Mirror

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 22 October 2022

Well, that was quick. This week Liz Truss resigned. She's left her party, and country, in a shambolic state.

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Sports quiz of the week: World Cups, Tyson Fury, Ballon d’Or, guns and WSL

Who fell short? Who met a shark? Who is going for thirds?

The Guardian - UK

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

'Top three' Valverde thriving as Madrid host Sevilla

Barcelona (AFP) - Real Madrid were frustrated to miss out on signing Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe in the summer but it may have proved a blessing in disguise.

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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

Ballon d'Or winner Benzema on target as Madrid crush Elche

Elche (Spain) (AFP) - Karim Benzema celebrated his Ballon d'Or win this week with a goal in Real Madrid's comfortable 3-0 win over Elche on Wednesday night, in which they also had three strikes disallowed for offside.

AFP

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

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

A basic football essential of gathering to abuse a gigantic LED screen

In today’s Fiver: A possible HRWC beer shortage. Plus cryptowibble and more

Daily Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

AFP

Ballon d'Or winner Benzema is 'more of a leader', says Ancelotti

Madrid (AFP) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema feels like he has grown into a team leader.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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

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