Lionel Messi believes Karim Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema holds off Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold during the UEFA Champions League Final at the Stade de France, Paris. Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Lionel Messi believes that Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year.

Benzema has captained Real to the Champions League final and the La Liga title this season.