Lionel Messi, the seven-time winner of the famend award, declared on Monday that Karim Benzema deserved to win the Ballon d’Or this yr after guiding his membership to the Champions League victory.
“I believe there aren’t any doubts Benzema ought to win Ballon d’Or,” Messi informed TyC Sports activities.
“It is vitally clear that Benzema had a spectacular yr and ended up elevating himself with the Champions League, being important from the final 16 onwards in all of the video games. I believe there aren’t any doubts this yr.”
Benzema scored 15 targets within the Champions League, together with the game-winners in opposition to PSG, Chelsea, and Manchester Metropolis within the last rounds. He additionally received La Liga, scoring 27 targets and aiding on 12 events.
Many think about the French worldwide to be the overwhelming favourite for this yr’s Ballon D’Or, and he’s at present atop the standings.
