CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Lionel Messi won the award for a record-extending seventh time after captaining Argentina to the 2021 Copa America, its first senior international title since 1993.

Detailed explanation-2: -The two new awards were introduced by France Football, the French sports monthly which awards the Ballon d’Or. Robert Lewandowski was named the inaugural Striker of the Year in 2021 as the top scorer for both his La Liga club Barcelona and for his country Poland, of which he is the captain.

Detailed explanation-3: -T&Cs apply. Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or by 356 votes from runner-up Sadio Mane, which is the second biggest victory in the award’s history, it has been revealed. Benzema received 549 votes for his stunning 2021-22 campaign, which included leading Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League double.

Detailed explanation-4: -Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for 2022.