Benzema: I never stopped working and never gave up

With what he did last season with Real Madrid in La League and the Champions League he really deserved this award tonight, writes Periscope.

After receiving the award, France's attacker said he is very happy and that he never stopped working hard for this day.

I had a tough time when I wasn't on the French team, but I never stopped working hard and I didn't give up.

I'm really proud of my trip here. It wasn't easy, it was hard. To be here for the first time today, I am happy, satisfied with my work, and I want to continue.

I want to thank all my colleagues at Real Madrid and France and my coach and Real Madrid's president, who is here this evening and also the support of Jean-Michel Aulas [Pion President].

There are many people to thank. It is an individual price, but still collective because of all those who played a role in the”, he said.