Valbuena congratulates Benzema for Ballon d'Or despite scandal
On Monday in Paris, Karim Benzema, captain of Real Madrid, was awarded the title of the best player in the world. Despite their controversial relationship, Valbuena congratulates Benzema for his achievement.
Last season, Madrid won both the LaLiga and the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti was the coach, and Benzema scored 44 goals in 46 games. The France striker, who will be 35 in December, won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 34.
Speaking to 90 Football, Valbuena, who had a controversial history with Benzema, said: "I'm happy for him, he deserves it. In life, you have to be honest. I have always known how to differentiate between football and outside of football. He had an extraordinary season. When you have been playing in a club like Real Madrid for so many years and you are performing well, it would not be objective of me to say that he does not deserve it."
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