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	21	49
2	Manchester City	21	43
3	Aston Villa	21	43
4	Liverpool	21	35
5	Newcastle	21	33
6	Manchester United	21	32
7	Brentford	21	31
8	Fulham	21	31
9	Chelsea	21	31
10	Sunderland	21	30
11	Everton	21	29
12	Brighton	21	29
13	Crystal Palace	21	28
14	Tottenham	21	27
15	Bournemouth	21	26
16	Leeds	21	22
17	Nottingham Forest	21	21
18	West Ham	21	14
19	Burnley	21	13
20	Wolves	21	7

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