Ballon d’Or: Benzema, Putellas win top prizes, Oshoala also makes history

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Oshoala made history as the first African female Ballon d’Or nominee; finishing in the 16th position among the shortlisted 30 players.

As expected, the 2022 Ballon d’Or was a glamorous affair as football icons from across the world gathered Monday night in Paris for the most prestigious individual football awards.

Putellas, 28, who won the award last year, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the summer and missed Spain’s Euro 2022 campaign. The French forward was the overwhelming favourite to win this year after enjoying a stellar season leading the line for Real Madrid.Champions LeagueBenzema scored 44 goals in 46 appearances during the 2021-2022 season, including finishing with an amazing 15 goals in the Champions League.

“The Socrates Prize identifies the best social initiative by committed champions,” said a statement from France Football magazine, which added the humanitarian award to the 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The accolade is named after the late footballer Socrates, who co-founded the Corinthians Democracy movement, in opposition to the ruling military government in 1980s Brazil.

 

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