Benzema affected, a telephone conversation revealed

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By: Manu Tournoux

Benzema affected, a telephone conversation revealed

A telephone conversation involving the France Football 2022 Ballon d’Or was revealed this week.

The end of the year was marked by the Ballon d’Or ceremony organized in Paris. Acclaimed for the 8th time in his career, Lionel Messi succeeded Karim Benzema on the list of prestigious awards. If the Real Madrid legend had to settle for 16th place this year, his name will remain in the pantheon of the greatest footballers in history.

A little over a year ago, it was Karim Benzema who definitely made history by winning the individual distinction. As part of the ceremony for this 2023 vintage, La Chaîne L’Équipe broadcast a documentary entitled “ Ballon d’Or 2022: the race towards eternity“, retracing this fantastic quest in the career of the French center forward. A very special moment symbolized by a scene broadcast by the channel.

Pascal Ferré, then head of the weekly France Football, was responsible for announcing the good news to Karim Benzema.

“Do you have any idea why I’m calling you? »

– Tell me…

– Welcome to the family of Ballon d’Or winners.

– Magnificent… It’s going to take me a little time to get over it. It’s a childhood dream… A childhood dream. »

A touching exchange which immortalized this moment so powerfully in Karim Benzema’s great book. A man of few words, the former French international will also have left his mark on the history of the Ballon d’Or in his own way.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.