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Why Karim Benzema wears a bandage on his right hand

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or trophy during the 66th Ballon d'Or ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. [AP Photo/Francois Mori]

By now, you already know Karim Benzema was crowned 'World's Best Footballer' after winning the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time.

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