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Why Karim Benzema wears a bandage on his right hand

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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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