“They laughed at me when I told them he will challenge for the Ballon d’Or”- Arsenal legend’s reveals that he always believed in Karim Benzema

“They laughed at me when I told them he will challenge for the Ballon d’Or”- Arsenal legend’s reveals that he always believed in Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema and Thierry Henry

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry had full confidence on Karim Benzema that one day he will win the Ballon d’Or and will amaze the whole world with his brilliance. In a recent interview he stated “In a world full of Ronaldo and Messi fans, I was a Karim Benzema fan for 15 years of my life. They laughed at me when I told them he will challenge for the Ballon d’Or with Real Madrid one day. Every hero has his day. Never stop working. Be like Karim.”

Karim Benzema deserves all the credit in the world for how he has been able to turn his career around at Real Madrid. The Frenchman was once considered surplus to requirements and was never going to make it at the Bernabeu but Benzema has proven everyone wrong and is now one of the best players in the world.

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It is also worth noting that Benzema has been a key player for Los Blancos for a long time now. He has scored in the UCL finals, La Liga and Copa Del Rey. He has also helped Real Madrid win a host of trophies over the years. All in all, Benzema is one of the most decorated players in the world.

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Real Madrid star Karim Benzema is expected to win the Ballon d’Or

Ballon d’Or and Karim Benzema

Benzema is the overwhelming favorite to win the men’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, becoming the first Frenchman to do so since Zinedine Zidane nearly a quarter-century ago. There are 30 nominees, but the Real Madrid striker is the standout candidate after his outstanding performances helped his club win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Benzema scored 44 goals in 46 games for his club, 15 of which came in the Champions League.

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Real Madrid had the best season of their lives the previous season, winning both the Champions League and La Liga. The France international was at the heart of it all, propelling them to victory in both competitions.

Benzema finished the previous season with 44 goals and 15 assists in 46 games, demonstrating his exceptional finishing and creative ability. Although Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric, and Thibaut Courtois all played well, it is clear who shone the brightest. The 34-year-old attacker scored 15 goals in only 12 Champions League games, including hat-tricks against PSG and Chelsea.

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