Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

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Published October 17, 2022 2:07 PM

PARIS (AP) — Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles. The 34-year-old Benzema had his best season ever at Madrid, being the top scorer in both leagues. He scored 44 times for Madrid, including 15 in Europe’s top competition. He also equaled Raúl González as the club’s second-highest scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo. Spanish player Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second straight year following another standout season with Barcelona.

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