Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi says there is "no doubt" that Karim Benzema is the rightful winner of this year's Ballon d'Or.
The 34-year-old Frenchman enjoyed an outstanding campaign withReal Madridas the Spanish giants regained the La Liga title and won theChampions League..
Benzema scored 44 goals and provided 15 assists in all competitions last season. Of those, 15 of his goals are in the Champions League.
The five-time Champions League winner from the round of 16 to the final Liverpool he scored 10 goals. Chelsea.
and PSG ace Messicould only see the side surrender at the Bernabéu in last season's competition, but Benzema An award that helped him win the Ballon d'Or - a record seven times himself.
Messi, who was left off the 30-man shortlist after a poor campaign, says "definitely" a real ace will take home the prestigious award this year.
In an interview with TyC Sports, he said:
"I think there is no doubt about it this year."
For Messi, a second season in Paris could be strong.
Free bets and sign-up deals - best new customer offers
The 35-year-old legendary Argentinian has won three matches He has 3 goals and 1 assist.
One of his goals is the spectacular overhead kick against the Clermont foot.
