Benzema crowned Ballon dOr king

The striker claimed football's highest individual honor in Paris

Karim Benzema claimed football's highest individual honor, the Ballon d'Or, for the first time in his career on Monday.

The Real Madrid and France striker, 34, enjoyed a remarkable season in 2021/2022 where he helped his country to the UEFA Nations League title and his club to a 14th Champions League crown plus the La Liga and