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	32	70
2	Manchester City	30	61
3	Aston Villa	32	55
4	Manchester United	31	55
5	Liverpool	32	52
6	Chelsea	31	48
7	Brentford	32	47
8	Everton	32	47
9	Brighton	32	46
10	Sunderland	32	46
11	Bournemouth	32	45
12	Fulham	32	44
13	Newcastle	32	42
14	Crystal Palace	31	42
15	Nottingham Forest	32	33
16	Leeds	31	33
17	West Ham	32	32
18	Tottenham	32	30
19	Burnley	32	20
20	Wolves	32	17

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