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Karim Benzema's Ballon d'Or
Karim Benzema's Ballon d'Or
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey to discuss Karim Benzema's Ballon d'Or win... The numbers behind an incredible year for the Real Madrid striker, comparisons with the legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo, and how his form has forced those who work in football data analytics to reconsider a player's 'peak age'.
Plus, how Mane pipped Salah in the standings, Mbappe the provider, if Courtois had a point, which of the Kopa finalists have the highest ceiling and why Alexia Putellas shouldn't have won the Women's award for a second successive year.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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Plus, how Mane pipped Salah in the standings, Mbappe the provider, if Courtois had a point, which of the Kopa finalists have the highest ceiling and why Alexia Putellas shouldn't have won the Women's award for a second successive year.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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Released:
Oct 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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