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.