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Real Madrid’s on-form striker Karim Benzema has been dreaming of winning the Ballon d’Or since he was a little boy, he told Spanish daily AS in an interview published on Saturday.
Benzema was selected on the long list of 30 for the 2021 Ballon d’Or on Friday a day after scoring as France beat Belgium 3-2 and make the Nations League final.
“I’ve been dreaming of winning it since I was a kid, we all do, all professional players,” said Benzema.
With nine goals in eight games for Madrid this season Benzema has flowered since Cristiano Ronaldo moved on two years ago.
“What is important is that people enjoy my football and that I feel happy and proud.
“There are strikers these days playing very well into their 30s and scoring many goals,” said Benzema, who will be 34 in December.
“Modern football allows for that,” he said.
France tackle Spain on Sunday in the Nations League final.
“I’m sure it’ll be a huge final. Spain are a young team, but a very talented one. I just hope above all that it’s a great game,” he said.
