L. Messi: "Benzema must win the Ballon d'Or award" © JumpStory

Madrīd's “Real” triumphed this season in both the “La Liga” championship and the UEFA Champions League, with a significant contribution of 44 goals scored by Karim Benzema. The 34-year-old Frenchman is considered by football experts as the main favorite to win the “Ballon d'Or” award. This opinion is shared by last year's winner Lionel Messi. "There is no doubt that Benzema should win the “Ballon d'Or” award. He played a fantastic season, crowned by the Champions League trophy. Benzema was a key player for “Real” in the knockouts. I think this year there should be no debate about the winner," Messi said in an interview with an Argentine television.