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	35	76
2	Manchester City	34	71
3	Manchester United	35	64
4	Liverpool	35	58
5	Aston Villa	35	58
6	Bournemouth	35	52
7	Brentford	35	51
8	Brighton	35	50
9	Fulham	35	48
10	Chelsea	35	48
11	Everton	35	48
12	Sunderland	35	47
13	Newcastle	35	45
14	Crystal Palace	34	43
15	Leeds	35	43
16	Nottingham Forest	35	42
17	Tottenham	35	37
18	West Ham	35	36
19	Burnley	35	20
20	Wolves	35	18

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