Updated On: 13 November, 2022 07:44 AM IST | Lyon | AP
Former Lyon forward Benzema, now playing for Real Madrid, was given a hero’s welcome as he presented his Ballon d’Or to the home fans before kickoff

Real Madrid`s French forward Karim Benzema poses on the pitch with his Ballon d`Or trophy at half time of the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and OGC Nice at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. Pic/AFP
Karim Benzema returned and AlexandLacazettere ’s late penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Lyon against Nice to keep his team just ahead of the visitors in the French league.
Former Lyon forward Benzema, now playing for Real Madrid, was given a hero’s welcome as he presented his Ballon d’Or to the home fans before kickoff.