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	25	56
2	Manchester City	25	50
3	Aston Villa	25	47
4	Manchester United	25	44
5	Chelsea	25	43
6	Brentford	25	39
7	Liverpool	25	39
8	Everton	25	37
9	Sunderland	25	36
10	Fulham	25	34
11	Bournemouth	25	34
12	Newcastle	25	33
13	Crystal Palace	25	32
14	Brighton	25	31
15	Tottenham	25	29
16	Leeds	25	29
17	Nottingham Forest	25	26
18	West Ham	25	23
19	Burnley	25	15
20	Wolves	25	8

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