

To be so close, to compete with Messi, of course I respect how he plays and what he has achieved. ‘I can’t say I was happy, on the contrary. In turn, speaking in an interview with Kanale Sportowym in his home country of Poland (as cited by Marca) on Monday, Lewandowski, the player viewed as most deserving of the prize in the eyes of many, was asked for his take on the situation.Īnd the Bayern standout went on to admit that he was left altogether disappointed by the outcome of the ceremony: The aftermath of last week’s ceremony, however, has seen many raise concerns with the Ballon d’Or, and specifically Messi’s credentials for this year’s accolade. Ballon d’Or #ballondor November 29, 2021 SEVEN BALLON D’OR FOR LIONEL MESSI! #ballondor /U2SywJmruC In the end, Lionel Messi emerged triumphant, pipping the aforementioned Robert Lewandowski to top spot, and etching his name ever further into the history books of football in the process. This comes after the latest edition of the award, widely considered as the most prestigious individual prize in world football, was handed out for the year of 2021. The subject of the ‘Golden Ball’ has of course dominated headlines across the globe over the course of the last week.
