Fans spot Barcelona star Gavi giving Karim Benzema ‘evil stare’ after Real Madrid rival is named Ballon d’Or winner
BARCELONA star Gavi gave Karim Benzema an evil stare as the Real Madrid striker collected his Ballon d’Or trophy.
The Frenchman was named as the award winner after helping Real to LaLiga and Champions League success last season.
And while the audience congratulated the Frenchman on his achievement, Gavi was not so receptive.
Instead, the Barcelona midfielder, who won the young player of the year award, shot his rival a fierce look.
It is possible the 18-year-old was still seething with Benzema after their encounter at the Bernabeu the day before.
The pair clashed after Gavi tripped Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga, with Benzema appearing to slap Gavi on the back.
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It is also possible that Gavi was unhappy at seeing a Real rival win the coveted award, with his team-mate Robert Lewandowski only picking up the Gerd Muller Trophy for best striker of the year.
Benzema, 34, revealed it was a lifelong dream to win the Ballon d’Or and also spoke about his Los Blancos future.
He said: “This prize in front of me makes me really proud.
“When I was small, it was a childhood dream, I never gave up. Anything is possible.
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“I’m really proud of my journey here. It wasn’t easy, it was a difficult time for my family as well.”
“I will retire in Real Madrid. There’s no other option for me.
“I have a contract with Real Madrid. I feel good currently. After that? I don’t know, because I am thinking year on year.
“If I feel good, I will continue in football, and if I do not feel good, we will see then. But right now I have two years of contract with Real Madrid.”