Breaking News: Karim Benzema wins UEFA men’s player of the year

Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has been rewarded for his outstanding performances in the 2021/2022 seasons by winning the UEFA men’s player of the year.

The France footballer bagged the prize at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday. He captained Real Madrid to victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final and scored 15 goals in the competition.

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Benzema took the men’s honors ahead of club team-mate Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, succeeding Chelsea midfielder Jorginho who won the award last year.

The 34-year-old scored hat-tricks against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in the Champions League knockout rounds and netted three times across the two legs of the semi-final against Manchester City.

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