Real Madrid's Karim Benzema finally realised his long-held dream as he lifted his maiden Ballon d'Or trophy in Paris on Monday after being named the best male footballer in the world.

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French striker Karim Benzema won the men's Ballon D'Or 2022 in Paris on Sunday after an incredible season for his club Real Madrid. The 34-year-old became the oldest player to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time since Stanley Matthews in 1956.

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The Ballon D'or 2022 award ceremony is set to take place in the early hours of Tuesday (October 18) in India. It remains one of the most-awaited award ceremony in the football fraternity and the excitement is at its peak this time around as well.

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Lionel Messi has paid a steep price for an unsatisfactory debut season with Paris Saint-Germain. The 30-person shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or did not include the football player who is a seven-time winner of the coveted award.

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Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers to have graced the game. Over the years, the Argentine icon has produced some breath-taking performances at the international and club level to wow millions of fans across the globe.

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The criteria for claiming Ballon d'Or which is one of the most prestigious prizes in football has been tweaked by France Football for the current year and beyond on Friday.

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When the year 2021 had started, who would have thought that legendary footballer Lionel Messi will bid farewell to La Liga giants Barcelona and find a new home in France?

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Lionel Messi, the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or, said he is glad to be considered one of the greatest players in the world, but he added that he does not place too much emphasis on individual glory.

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Mohamed Salah, who scored twice during Liverpool vs Everton match, burst into laughter on being asked about his seventh-placed finish at the Ballon d'Or. Liverpool registered a 4-1 victory in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday (December 1).

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Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday (November 29). The 34-year-old won the prestigious trophy after beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho.

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Proving why he is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, Lionel Messi confirmed his status as the best player in the world once again by clinching a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or title on Tuesday.

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Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed France Football editor-in-chief Pascal Ferre for claiming that the Portuguese legend told him he wants to retire with more Ballon d'Or awards than his arch-rival Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo slams Ballon d'Or chief Pascal Ferre, brands him a 'liar' over Lionel Messi claim

After winning the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time, Argentine and Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi said that Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski really deserved the accolade.

Robert Lewandowski deserves Ballon d'Or, you were the winner last year, says Lionel Messi

Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual honour in world football and is awarded to the best player of the season every year. This year's Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in Paris with the best men's player and best women's player set to be honoured after voting from journalists and footballers around the world.

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Robert Lewandowski threatens to deny Lionel Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.

Robert Lewandowski tipped for Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi eyes seventh prize

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are all set to battle it out once again after being nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or honour this year. The coveted individual prize is awarded by France Football to the best player of the year in terms of performances and trophies won.

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Lionel Messi, who is considered as the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or award this year, revealed who he will vote for after France Football announced the names of 30 shortlisted players on Friday (October 8).

Lionel Messi reveals his Ballon d'Or 2021 vote, says 'there are two for whom I will easily vote'

Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have once again been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for the year 2021. Messi and Ronaldo feature in the 30-man shortlist announced by France Football for the award along with the likes of Jorginho, Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe among others, who are also favourites for the individual honour.

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Chelsea's N'Golo Kante has excused discussions of winning the current year's Ballon d'Or. The French midfielder accepts the discussions of winning the France Football prize are untimely and there is far to go.

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has upheld N'Golo Kante over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon d'Or award in 2021. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have ruled the Ballon d'Or awards.

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France Football has announced that this year's Ballon d'Or will be cancelled due to "lack of sufficient fair conditions". The coveted award that has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will not be awarded for this season.

This year's Ballon d'Or will not take place due to coronavirus pandemic

The 5-times Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the most influential player online in China for the second time in a row. Also read: Unfair advantage?

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Messi to become most 'influential' football player online in China

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