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	31	70
2	Manchester City	30	61
3	Manchester United	31	55
4	Aston Villa	31	54
5	Liverpool	31	49
6	Chelsea	31	48
7	Brentford	31	46
8	Everton	31	46
9	Fulham	31	44
10	Brighton	31	43
11	Sunderland	31	43
12	Newcastle	31	42
13	Bournemouth	31	42
14	Crystal Palace	30	39
15	Leeds	31	33
16	Nottingham Forest	31	32
17	Tottenham	31	30
18	West Ham	31	29
19	Burnley	31	20
20	Wolves	31	17

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