Platini: Benzema must perform at World Cup to ´justify his status´ as Ballon d´Or winner

Karim Benzema will need to perform well for France at the upcoming World Cup to “justify his status” as Ballon d’Or winner, claims Michel Platini. Benzema finished a career-best 2021-22 season with 44 goals, while adding 15 assists as he helped fire Real Madrid to a LaLiga and Champions League double. The 34-year-old’s stunning campaign […]