For the first time since 1978, the current winner of the Golden Ball will not play in the World Cup (Nov. 20, 2022)

For the first time since 1978, the current winner of the Golden Ball will not play in the World Cup

https://dynamo.kiev.ua/en/news/424629-for-the-first-time-since-1978-the-current-winner-of-the-golden-ball-will-not-play-in-the-world-cup 2022-11-20 08:51 As previously reported, the striker of the French national team, this year's Ballon d'Or winner Karim ... For the first time since 1978, the current winner of the Golden Ball will not play in the World Cup

20.11.2022, 08:51

As previously reported, the striker of the French national team, this year's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, will not play at the 2022 World Cup starting today in Qatar due to an injury.

Karim Benzema

This is the first time in 44 years that the current Ballon d'Or winner will not take part in the World Cup.

In 1978, England striker Kevin Keegan was unlucky. But he played at the 1978 World Cup not because of an injury, but for the reason that the English national team failed to break through to that world championship.

№	Team	M	Pts
1	Arsenal	29	64
2	Manchester City	28	59
3	Aston Villa	28	51
4	Manchester United	28	51
5	Liverpool	28	48
6	Chelsea	28	45
7	Brentford	28	43
8	Fulham	28	40
9	Everton	28	40
10	Bournemouth	28	39
11	Brighton	28	37
12	Sunderland	28	37
13	Newcastle	28	36
14	Crystal Palace	28	35
15	Leeds	28	31
16	Tottenham	28	29
17	Nottingham Forest	28	27
18	West Ham	28	25
19	Burnley	28	19
20	Wolves	29	13

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