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'Close the vote, Benzema won it': Thierry Henry insists Karim Benzema MUST win the Ballon d'Or after Real Madrid's Champions League triumph over Liverpool

Thierry Henry has insisted that fellow countryman Karim Benzema has to win the coveted Ballon d'Or award this year after Real Madrid won the Champions League.

Benzema has had the best season of his career and was a vital part of Los Blancos' journey to the final, in which a Vinicius Jr goal was enough to get past Liverpool 1-0.

The victory was the deciding factor for Henry in claiming that Benzema is the best player in the world this season.

Thierry Henry (pictured) claimed fellow Frenchman Karim Benzema has to win the Ballon d'Or this year
Benzema has had an incredible season for Real Madrid

Thierry Henry claimed fellow Frenchman Karim Benzema has to win the Ballon d'Or this year

"Close the votes, Benzema won it.