7 awards at the  Ballon d'Or 2022

7 awards at the Ballon d'Or 2022

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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema won his first career Ballon d'Or (Player of the Year), becoming the 2nd oldest player to win at age 34

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Barcelona star Alexia Putellas became the first woman (Player of the Year) to claim back-to-back Ballon d'Or trophies, fighting back tears during her acceptance speech

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Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois was named goalkeeper of the Year, taking the Yashin Trophy.

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