Days after the Ballon d'Or controversy, former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has given his thoughts on the winner and runner-up.
striker Karim Benzema being one of them. Now playing his trade in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad, Benzema spoke honestly on the Ballon d'Or controversy on October 28., Benzema discussed his conversation with former Los Blancos teammate Vinicius Jr. and why he believes the Brazilian should have beaten Rodri to the award.In the exclusive interview with Edu Aguirre, Karim Benzema spoke about his conversation with Vinicius Jr.
“Last year, when Real Madrid were European champions, Vinicius was decisive in every game. So I don’t think there is anyone else who deserves it more than Vinicius.” ⚪️🇧🇷 Karim Benzema: “I spoke to Vini, he’s sad… it’s also normal. He deserved to win the Ballon d’Or”. “I’ve nothing against Rodri, good player… but I’m in my sofa watching TV and Rodri doesn’t do anything that makes you say: wow!”, tellsBenzema and Vinicius Jr. played together at Real Madrid from 2018 to 2023, forming a formidable partnership. The Frenchman won the Ballon d'Or during that time, in 2022, so he knows something about what you must do on the field to scoop the prize. The 36-year-old also backed his former teammate to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
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