{"product_id":"karim-benzema-player-worn-boots-2016-17-double-winning-season-real-madrid","title":"Karim Benzema | Real Madrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare, museum-level pair boots player-worn by Karim Benzema, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2022 Ballon d’Or winner\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand one of the greatest strikers of his generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn during the 2016\/17 season, a campaign in which Real Madrid achieved a historic double, winning both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, with Benzema playing a pivotal role in their success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ elite Athlete Services division to Benzema’s exact specifications, ensuring maximum comfort, precision fit, and performance at the highest level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised detailing: Each boot features laser-etched \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘BENZ 10’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on the laterel SprintFrame heel counter — a reference to his iconic squad number and nickname — denoting bespoke production exclusively for the player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures custom interior heel padding, lined in soft black suede for enhanced comfort and stability, a modification not present on retail models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/how-we-authenticate\"\u003eCertification Package\u003c\/a\u003e, including entry into the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/verify\"\u003eonline verification portal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Season Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2016\/17 season is widely regarded as one of the most successful in Real Madrid’s modern history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenzema helped lead the line alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, forming part of the legendary “BBC” attack that delivered unprecedented success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Madrid won La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup, with Benzema contributing crucial goals and assists throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis campaign laid the foundations for Benzema’s later resurgence, culminating in his Ballon d’Or triumph in 2022, further cementing his legacy among football’s elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player Features \u0026amp; 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