Robert Lewandowski has congratulated Lionel Messi on winning his seventh Ballon d'Or award. The Bayern Munich star also tipped his hat to Alexia Putellas, the winner of the women's Ballon d'Or award, as well as all other nominated players.
France Football named Lionel Messi as the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or award. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar finished with 613 points, while runner-up Robert Lewandowski amassed 580.
Despite the disappointing loss, Lewandowski took to social media to congratulate Lionel Messi on winning his seventh Ballon d'Or award. Lewandowski also expressed his gratitude towards Bayern Munich and the fans for their support. He said:
"Congratulations Leo Messi and Alexia Putellas, winners of the Ballon d'Or 2021; congratulations also to all nominated players! I won the 'Striker of the Year' Award, and no player can win an individual award without the strongest team and loyal fans behind him. Thank you for your support", Lewandowski wrote on Twitter.
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho was a strong contender for the 2021 Ballon d'Or award. But there was a consensus that Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski were the favourites for this year's award. That indeed proved to be the case, with the Pole finishing just 33 points behind the winner.
Lewandowski can consider himself unlucky to have not won the Ballon d'Or award this time around. Many fans hoped to see him bag the accolade, considering his performances over the last year and this one.
The Bayern Munich star, though, had to settle with the inaugural 'Striker of the Year' award. Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller's long-standing Bundesliga goalscoring record (40 goals) last season, finding the back of the net 41 times in 29 matches.
It remains to be seen how Lewandowski reacts to missing out on the Ballon d'Or award on the pitch.
Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski to battle it out for the Ballon d'Or again?
Lionel Messi has got the better of Robert Lewandowski in the race for the Ballon d'Or award this time round. Could the two battle it out for the prestigious award once again next year?
Many would agree that the battle would have been between Messi and Lewandowski had France Football held the Ballon d'Or ceremony last year. Regardless of the individual awards, the two players have been competing against each other to stake their claim to the title of the best player in the world.
If things go according to plan for Messi and Lewandowski, we could see them on the Ballon d"Or podium once again next year.
sorder2005
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this award has no value anymore. be strong and prove that they were wrong
Heabcdpsz
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Some people need a big club to help them get the award and some could go to any club and at 34 still being the Best. GOA7 The best there is. The best there was. The best there ever will be.
Musadep
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Guys are you thinking what am thinking: nowadays messi compete with Lewandoski not ronaldo and ronaldo fans are been fooled they are making Lewandoski greater than ronaldo
NkelnziehSmith
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7th balloon dor no player ever will meet that in this world
Blade58
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football robbery
FootballKingCR7
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Struggled in LaLiga and lost the title with Barcelona. Humiliated by Bayern in UCL. Scored during the group stages of Copa America and ghosted throughout the knockouts and final. Went to PSG and struggling against below average teams despite having a superstar squad surrounding him. Scored only once in League One and only two open play goals in UCL. Living under the shadow of Mbappe. Ends up winning the BallonDOr.
jahdlmstyz
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This the stat okay
merade
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what else does Lewandowski does than score goals? check all stats and you'll see messi will not only score but general match contribution is by far better than lewy. Messi deserves the award, you all should stop hating on him just because you don't want distance of 2 ballon d'or between your favourite ronaldo.
yihdeimoyz
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.Messi record is outstanding .. .1 He won copa de LA Ray 2, La-liga Golden boot 3, la-liga highest assist 4, copa America 5, highest scorer of the tournament 6 highest as assist 7, MVP of the tournament 8, he brake pele record to be all time highest goal scores from South American on international level What x do u want hm to do in order to win the award ?
Kezbdkmrs
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this award has no value anymore. be strong and prove that they were wrong
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in your own eyes 👁️, because your favorite man didn't win? go back to school and learn criteria for giving ballon d'or.
rikimnrty
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this award has no value anymore. be strong and prove that they were wrong
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Lewandowski is my man but the truth to be told messi deserves this year ballon d' or than him
Nokcekmotz
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this award has no value anymore. be strong and prove that they were wrong
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yeah messi won it so many time, he made ballon dor irrelevant than dubai dor. 🐐
KHACHI18
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Some people need a big club to help them get the award and some could go to any club and at 34 still being the Best. GOA7 The best there is. The best there was. The best there ever will be.
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he won this award because of his Copa America's performance and Barcelona performance in PSG he has not doing that better he win this award in PSG his number not that good to his standard 4goals 3assist in all competitions and also don't hate other players love one respect all
latcdels
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Some people need a big club to help them get the award and some could go to any club and at 34 still being the Best. GOA7 The best there is. The best there was. The best there ever will be.
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don't be a fool, the award is about last year when he was in Barcelona not psg
AJstyles10
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Guys are you thinking what am thinking: nowadays messi compete with Lewandoski not ronaldo and ronaldo fans are been fooled they are making Lewandoski greater than ronaldo
Ronaldo fans are dumb just dump
Jehblmnpuz
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this award has no value anymore. be strong and prove that they were wrong
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