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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or as best soccer player in the world

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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. For only the second time since 2008, a man not named Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or for the best soccer player in the world.

Karim Benzema, the French star who plays with the La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid, hoisted his first career Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday, as the 34-year-old was named the best player in the world after a vote.

It was hard not to look at Benzema’s 2021-22 season with Real Madrid and not give him this prestigious award, after scoring 15 UEFA Champions League goals, with two assists sprinkled in, over 12 games.

His performance was the main reason why they walked away with the title over Liverpool.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates goal prior the referee cancel the goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Oct.

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