Rafael Nadal who doubles as World number five in tennis has tossed his weight behind Real Madrid star striker Karim Benzema to win the current year’s Ballon d’Or award.
The Spanish expert tennis player neglected the semblance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who are additionally top picks to win the honor prior to settling on the Frenchman.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have won the lofty honor multiple times with the Argentine winning one more than his most despised adversary.
The honor which was skirted last year due to COVID-19 will be organized in Paris on November 29, 2021 and Rafael Nadal wants Karim Benzema to be remunerated for his extraordinary year.
Karim Benzema is besting the Spanish League goal scorer’s spot with nine goal and seven 7 assists after only nine games so far this season.
Karim Benzema additionally instrumental to Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in last weekend’s El Clasico first leg at Camp Nou with David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez both tracking down the rear of the net.
Benzema assumed a key part in his national team winning their first UEFA Nations League title in the wake of beating Spain 2-1 in the final of the competition.
This is what Rafael Nadal was quoted saying;
”My admiration as a player, the commitment to sports and professionalism at his age. Good luck and my support for the 2021 Ballon d’Or goes to Benzema.”