REAL MADRID and France striker Karim Benzema has been named as the winner of the 2022 Ballon d’Or.
It was a well deserved win for the 34-year-old, who has risen to be come one of the best players in world football.
And Beznema beat a host of Premier League stars to the award, including third-placed Kevin De Bruyne.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have reportedly made a shock proposal for AC Milan talisman Rafael Leao just months after signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Leao is one of the most sought-after forwards but the Blues could face a challenge landing their man with Manchester United now in the race.
