PSG Star Kylian Mbappe Reacts to Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or Triumph. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has congratulated his compatriot Karim Benzema on winning the Ballon d’Or for the first time.
Benzema became the fifth Frenchman player to clinch the coveted individual award after edging competition from Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne.
The 34-year-old enjoyed a stunning 2021-22 campaign, scoring 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions as he helped Real Madrid to win the Champions League and La Liga.
PSG Star Kylian Mbappe Reacts to Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or Triumph. And Benzema’s Les Bleus teammate Mbappe, who came in 6th for the Ballon d’Or, sent a message on his Instagram story, writing:
“Congratulations, bro. Well-deserved.”
The former Lyon forward has becomes only the second player aside from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the award since 2008.
Benzema’s Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric won the prize in 2018.
Benzema shares Ballon d’Or glory with mum
Meanwhile, Benzema shared his crowning moment as the 2022 Ballon d’Or recipient with his mum and son on stage.
Benzema became the fifth French player to clinch the coveted individual diadem after edging competition from Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne.
The 34-year-old France international enjoyed a stunning 2021-22 campaign, scoring an eyewatering 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions.
Benzema crowned 2022 Ballon d’Or winner
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Karim Benzema clinched the 2022 edition of the Ballon d’Or on the back of a sterling campaign with Real Madrid which culminated in Champions League success.
Benzema, who was the overwhelming favourite ahead of the awards ceremony, beat competition from Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane and Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona to annex the prestigious diadem.
The Real Madrid frontman scored an outstanding 44 goals in 46 games for Los Blancos including 15 in the UEFA Champions League.
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