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Ex-Real Madrid defender Cannavaro explains why Karim Benzema may not win Ballon d'Or

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"The problem is, people often think they should vote for titles, rather than for merits accumulated throughout the year. "

Benzema has been named among the top three favourites to win this year's Ballon d'Or by L'Equipe. 

 striker did not win any title with his club last season. 

The 33-year-old's chances were given a boost when France won the 

'Clearly shaken Messi FC': Fan explains with stats how Benzema is now favourite to lift Ballon d'Or

 continues to shine in 2021, and at this rate, denying him a shot at this year's 

A fan on Twitter has juxtaposed Benzema's stats for 2021 with 

 - and it shows big Benz has the slight edge. 

Ashish explains on Twitter: "Benzema being a favourite for Ballon D'Or has clearly shaken Messi FC, Barcelona fans, Bayern fans & the whole of Poland. 

, is backed by Florentino Perez, big Spanish media & French media. A major threat to Messi!" 

Madridistas, do you think Benzema has done enough to win the award this year?

L'Equipe: Benzema among top 3 candidates for Ballon d'Or

L'Equipe claim that the three main contenders for this year's 

 striker has been gaining ground thanks to his recent performances which also included the triumph at the 

As per the report, the three criteria for the voting are: 

1. Individual performance and team trophies in 2021; 

2. Class of the player (talent and fair play); 

At the club level, Benzema has recorded an astounding 10 goals and seven assists in 10 matches for Madrid.

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wen messi won it in 2010. he did not win a single title DAT year.

Sadiq Bashir

Kingsley_, big banz the nightmare for every defender has done more than enough to clinch on the title. Let FIFA stop making this a personal heritage for someone whose name I don't want to mention. benzima has given his sacrifices for Madrid over the last three years and now county. he has just rejoined France national team and has done this in style.

Smith Kollie

Politics everywhere, including the game of football.Hope this wont kill the beauty of football.

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Ex-Real Madrid defender Cannavaro explains why Karim Benzema may not win Ballon d'Or

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