It gives me motivation: Benzema reacts after Messi said he deserves Ballon d'Or
"I've heard Messi's comments [about the 2022 Ballon d'Or]. I'm very happy it’s coming from a player like him. It gives me motivation to do more," Karim Benzema has told ESPN.
A few days ago, Leo Messi said that Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year.
It's hard to argue otherwise: Benzema has scored 50 goals and provided 16 assists for club and country this season, leading Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League trophies.
As a result, the 34-year-old is the frontrunner to claim the most prestigious individual award this year.
Source: ESPN