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	38	85
2	Manchester City	38	78
3	Manchester United	38	71
4	Aston Villa	38	65
5	Liverpool	38	60
6	Bournemouth	38	57
7	Sunderland	38	54
8	Brighton	38	53
9	Brentford	38	53
10	Fulham	38	52
11	Chelsea	38	52
12	Newcastle	38	49
13	Everton	38	49
14	Leeds	38	47
15	Crystal Palace	38	45
16	Nottingham Forest	38	44
17	Tottenham	38	41
18	West Ham	38	39
19	Burnley	38	22
20	Wolves	38	20

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