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Lionel Messi says winner of 2022 Ballon d'Or is already confirmed and "there is no doubt"

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Lionel Messi believes “there are no doubts” that Karim Benzema will win the Ballon d’Or this year following his heroics for Real Madrid.

Benzema has been one of the stand-out players in Europe this season, contributing 44 goals with 15 assists in all competitions to help Real win La Liga and the Champions League.

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the Ballon d’Or in the modern era, with Luka Modric the only other player to win it since 2008.

But Messi has backed Benzema to claim the 2022 award when the ceremony comes around in October. "I think there are no doubts, it is very clear that Benzema had a spectacular year and ended up consecrating himself with the Champions League, being essential from the last 16 onwards in all the games,” he told TyC Sports. “I think there are no doubts this year.”Vinicius Jr was the match-winner for Real in the Champions League on Saturday at the Stade de France, but Benzema has been the undoubted star for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the competition.

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