Benzema wins Ballon d'Or, Putellas retains women's trophy
PARIS, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- French striker Karim Benzema claimed the 2022 Ballon d'Or here on Monday after a dazzling season with Real Madrid which saw the Spanish giants win both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women's trophy for the second year in a row following another stellar season with Barcelona.
The first French player to win the prestigious individual footbal