<p>Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been named the 2021-22 UEFA Men`s Player of the Year, beating team-mate Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne to the gong. The France international solidified his status as the frontrunner for this year`s Ballon d`Or with victory over the pair, with the award bestowed following the Champions League group-stage draw in Istanbul on Thursday, reports DPA. Benzema, top scorer in both the Champions League and La Liga last term as he guided Madrid to a double, netted 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions.<br />
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Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also was feted at the ceremony, beating Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool`s Jurgen Klopp to be awarded the UEFA Men`s Coach of the Year Award. But the headline prize was that handed out to Benzema, who will now be targeting the most notable individual prize in football. The 34-year-old was named among the 30 Ballon d`Or nominees earlier this month, with the long-time Madrid star seemingly the outstanding favourite.</p>

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<p>Benzema scored 27 goals in 32 games as Madrid won LaLiga, and he also netted 15 in 12 Champions League outings en route to Los Blancos lifting their 14th European crown in Paris in May.<br />
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This year`s Ballon d`Or winner is due to be confirmed on October 17, with the mid-season World Cup resulting in an early announcement.</p>


Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been named the 2021-22 UEFA Men`s Player of the Year, beating team-mate Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne to the gong.

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been named the 2021-22 UEFA Men`s Player of the Year, beating team-mate Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne to the gong. The France international solidified his status as the frontrunner for this year`s Ballon d`Or with victory over the pair, with the award bestowed following the Champions League group-stage draw in Istanbul on Thursday, reports DPA. Benzema, top scorer in both the Champions League and La Liga last term as he guided Madrid to a double, netted 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also was feted at the ceremony, beating Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool`s Jurgen Klopp to be awarded the UEFA Men`s Coach of the Year Award. But the headline prize was that handed out to Benzema, who will now be targeting the most notable individual prize in football. The 34-year-old was named among the 30 Ballon d`Or nominees earlier this month, with the long-time Madrid star seemingly the outstanding favourite. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo brutally 'axed' by Man United manager Erik Ten Hag infront of entire squad: Report Benzema scored 27 goals in 32 games as Madrid won LaLiga, and he also netted 15 in 12 Champions League outings en route to Los Blancos lifting their 14th European crown in Paris in May. This year`s Ballon d`Or winner is due to be confirmed on October 17, with the mid-season World Cup resulting in an early announcement.

Karim Benzema beats De Bruyne to clinch win UEFA Men's Player of the Year

UEFA awards: Bayern Munich players dominate the winners' list

<p>The UEFA Men’s Player of the Year 2020 award was awarded to Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski as he raked up more points than other top players in contention for the award. The Poland international pipped the likes of Kevin de Bruyne and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for the coveted award.</p>

<p>But how many points did the likes of Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and other top 10 contenders for the UEFA Player of the Year award get?</p>

<p>Lewandowski enjoyed a scintillating season where the lethal forward not only outscored everyone but also bagged as many as five titles with Bayern Munich – Bundesliga, DFB Poka, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and DFB Super Cup – to wrap up a trophy-laden season.</p>

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<p>The 31-year-old Bayern Munich striker was followed by Man City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who won the UEFA Midfielder of the Year award and teammate Manuel Neuer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Lewandowski got 477 voting points, second-placed de Bruyne could get only 90 points while Neuer had 66 points to his name.</p>

<h2>UEFA Men's Player of the Year Vote Count:</h2>

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	<li>Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) – 477 points</li>
	<li>Kevin de Bruyne (Man City) – 90 points</li>
	<li>Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) – 66 points</li>
	<li>Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 53 points</li>
	<li>Neymar (PSG) – 53 points</li>
	<li>Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich) – 41 points&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Kylian Mbappe (PSG) – 39 points</li>
	<li>Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich/Liverpool) – 27 points</li>
	<li>Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) – 26 points</li>
	<li>Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) – 25 points</li>
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<p>Talking about Messi and Ronaldo, the former ended up trophyless with Barcelona but had some great stats when it comes to goals and assists. Whereas Ronaldo won the Serie A with Juventus and had a prolific season in front of the goal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Lewandowski was the top scorer in every competition in played as he netted a whopping 55 goals in all competitions.<br />
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The UEFA Men’s Player of the Year 2020 award was awarded to Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski as he raked up more points than other top players in contention for the award.

The UEFA Men’s Player of the Year 2020 award was awarded to Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski as he raked up more points than other top players in contention for the award. The Poland international pipped the likes of Kevin de Bruyne and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for the coveted award. But how many points did the likes of Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and other top 10 contenders for the UEFA Player of the Year award get? Lewandowski enjoyed a scintillating season where the lethal forward not only outscored everyone but also bagged as many as five titles with Bayern Munich – Bundesliga, DFB Poka, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and DFB Super Cup – to wrap up a trophy-laden season. ALSO READ: UEFA Champions League 2020-21 Draw: Man United, PSG get Group of Death; Lewandowski wins Player of the Year The 31-year-old Bayern Munich striker was followed by Man City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who won the UEFA Midfielder of the Year award and teammate Manuel Neuer. While Lewandowski got 477 voting points, second-placed de Bruyne could get only 90 points while Neuer had 66 points to his name. UEFA Men's Player of the Year Vote Count: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) – 477 points Kevin de Bruyne (Man City) – 90 points Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) – 66 points Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 53 points Neymar (PSG) – 53 points Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich) – 41 points Kylian Mbappe (PSG) – 39 points Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich/Liverpool) – 27 points Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) – 26 points Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) – 25 points Talking about Messi and Ronaldo, the former ended up trophyless with Barcelona but had some great stats when it comes to goals and assists. Whereas Ronaldo won the Serie A with Juventus and had a prolific season in front of the goal. However, Lewandowski was the top scorer in every competition in played as he netted a whopping 55 goals in all competitions.

UEFA Player of the Year 2020: How many points did Lewandowski, Messi, Ronaldo acquire?

<p>Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most popular rivalries in sports, was spotted in a completely different <em>avatar</em> during Thursday's Champions League draw in Monaco.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Messi and Ronaldo were seated next to each other during the ceremony and were seen sharing smiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the ceremony, Ronaldo was asked about his relationship with Barcelona's Messi, he said he hopes the pair could share dinner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have shared the stage 15 years. I don't know if that's happened before - the same two guys on the same stage all the time," Ronaldo said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Of course, we have a good relationship. We haven't had dinner together yet, but I hope in the future," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had that battle in Spain. I pushed him and he pushed me as well. So it's good to be part of the history of football," said Juventus star.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ronaldo and Messi have enjoyed a fierce rivalry at the pinnacle of the sport, and dominated the football landscape having swept individual and team accolades for well over a decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Messi and Ronaldo had claimed five of the previous eight awards between them, with Andres Iniesta (2012), Franck Ribery (2013) and Luka Modric (2018) completing the winners' list.</p>

<p>Though the two lost out to Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in the men's Player of the Year award category in Monaco on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>


Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most popular rivalries in sports, was spotted in a completely different avatar during Thursday's Champions League draw in Monaco.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most popular rivalries in sports, was spotted in a completely different avatar during Thursday's Champions League draw in Monaco. Messi and Ronaldo were seated next to each other during the ceremony and were seen sharing smiles. During the ceremony, Ronaldo was asked about his relationship with Barcelona's Messi, he said he hopes the pair could share dinner. "We have shared the stage 15 years. I don't know if that's happened before - the same two guys on the same stage all the time," Ronaldo said. "Of course, we have a good relationship. We haven't had dinner together yet, but I hope in the future," he added. "We had that battle in Spain. I pushed him and he pushed me as well. So it's good to be part of the history of football," said Juventus star. Watch the video: The perfect ingredients for some GOAT soup... 🐐🥣 #Messi #CR7 #Legends pic.twitter.com/180ZFCMteA — Mpho Letsholonyane (@M_Letsholonyane) August 30, 2019 × Legends of all time.. a video of a decade and half legendary!! #GOAT #Messi #Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/JhjKW77O5x — 👨🏽‍💻 (@BraKingsley) August 30, 2019 × Ronaldo and Messi have enjoyed a fierce rivalry at the pinnacle of the sport, and dominated the football landscape having swept individual and team accolades for well over a decade. Messi and Ronaldo had claimed five of the previous eight awards between them, with Andres Iniesta (2012), Franck Ribery (2013) and Luka Modric (2018) completing the winners' list. Though the two lost out to Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in the men's Player of the Year award category in Monaco on Thursday.

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Karim Benzema beats De Bruyne to clinch win UEFA Men's Player of the Year

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UEFA Player of the Year 2020: How many points did Lewandowski, Messi, Ronaldo acquire?

Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi's bromance lights up UEFA awards