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The Latest Breaking News from Karim Benzema

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The Guardian - UK

Karim Benzema's 13-year contract clause sees Real Madrid stung with payout

Real Madrid have to make a payment to Karim Benzema's former club Lyon after the striker won the Ballon d'Or award - 13 years after his move to the Spanish giants

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema explains why he chose Real Madrid over Manchester United transfer

The French forward opted for the Bernebau over Old Trafford in 2009 and has never looked back since

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Raphael Varane sends message to ex-Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema after Ballon d’Or win

The French international collected the award at last night's ceremony after a stellar year both individually and for Real Madrid.

Manchester Evening News

Robert Lewandowski sends friendly warning to Erling Haaland about Man City goals haul

Haaland is already tipped to land the Best Striker award next year after an emphatic start at the Etihad

Manchester Evening News

Karim Benzema explains Cristiano Ronaldo's unlikely role in his Ballon d'Or success

Karim Benzema won the first Ballon d'Or crown of his career on Monday evening to cap a wonderful calendar year and he has spoken of how Cristiano Ronaldo inspired him

Daily Mirror

Benzema's Ballon d'Or triumph gains presidential seal of approval

French president Emmanuel Macron led the flood of tributes after the Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or - the most prestigious individual accolade in world football.

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Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi - Assessing contenders for 2023 Ballon d'Or

Karim Benzema claimed his first Ballon d'Or but, in a World Cup year, could have huge competition for next year's award as the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe eye the individual accolade

Daily Mirror

Son Heung-min makes history as Tottenham star sets new Ballon d'Or record

Spurs news: Son Heung-min finished just outside the toip ten in 11th in this year's Ballon d'Or rankings as Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema took the award home for the first time

Football London

Cesc Fabregas gets it very wrong after changing his mind on Ballon d'Or winner

Cesc Fabregas believes his former Chelsea teammate Thibaut Courtois would have been a deserving winner of the Ballon d'Or title this year after his superb campaign

Daily Mirror

Real Madrid give blunt reaction to Man City winning Club of the Year award

Real Madrid were surprised that Manchester City were named the Club of the Year ahead of them.

Manchester Evening News

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid is OVER as PSG boo boy sees Galactico masterplan 'discarded'

The 23-year-old moved to deny reports he wants out of in January but his time in the French capital has been beset by bickering

Daily Record

Former Chelsea star fumes at Ballon d'Or result amid Lionel Messi snub and Karim Benzema award

Thibaut Courtois has further established himself as one of the world's best goalkeepers since leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid four years ago but the Ballon d'Or is beyond him

Football London

‘Deserved’ - Fans hail Man City after being named Ballon d’Or Club of the Year

Supporters were quick to defend Manchester City amid claims that Real Madrid should have been handed the accolade

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Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo suffers worst ever finish at Ballon d'Or as Son Heung-min sets record

Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema took home this year's Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career - as five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo ranked 20th in the vote

Football London

Antonio Rudiger makes two-word claim on former Chelsea man Thibaut Courtois amid Benzema message

Antonio Rudiger has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's best players since leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid in the summer and two of his teammates were trophy winners at the Ballon d'Or ceremony

The Guardian - UK

Benzema’s legacy is ever larger. There can have been few clearer winners

The striker became the first Frenchman to win the Ballon d’Or since Zinedine Zidane after inspiring Real Madrid to European Cup glory

Football London

Mesut Ozil sends classy message to Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema as Arsenal rue transfer miss

Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has sent a touching tribute to his former teammate Karim Benzema, who could have played alongside him at the Emirates Stadium too

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Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe booed by fans at Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris amid exit rumours

Kylian Mbappe has denied reports that he wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, with Real Madrid and Liverpool believed to be interested in him

Daily Mirror

Mesut Ozil sends message to "my boy" Karim Benzema after Ballon d'Or triumph

Karim Benzema was crowned the Ballon d'Or winner after winning four trophies - including the La Liga title and Champions League - with Real Madrid and France last term

Daily Mirror

LaLiga blows its own trumpet over Premier League after Ballon d'Or ceremony

Karim Benzema's Ballon d'Or success on Monday night means LaLiga further continues its dominance of the award and has reminded the likes of the Premier League of its recent history

Daily Mirror

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema dealt immediate bad omen ahead of World Cup

Benzema won his first Ballon d'Or on Monday night and he will be hoping to lift his first World Cup trophy for France in Qatar when the tournament kicks off next month

Daily Mirror

Full Ballon d'Or rankings as Karim Benzema beats Sadio Mane to 2022 award

The full rankings for the 2022 Ballon d'Or - won by Karim Benzema - have emerged, as we now know which position the likes of Sadio Mane, Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Lewandowski finished in the voting

The Independent UK

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or for first time

The 34-year-old helped Los Blancos win the Champions League, defeating Liverpool in the final.

Daily Mirror

Jose Mourinho sums up Karim Benzema's Ballon d'Or quality and why win took so long

Karim Benzema has claimed the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career with the plaudits flowing in for the Real Madrid forward as Jose Mourinho cited his unique qualities

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