Robert Lewandowski was second in the race for the 2021 Ballon d'Or, with Lionel Messi eventually winning the award, but the Pole has revealed his sadness at not coming out on top while also picking up on the Paris Saint-Germain forward's words.
In the 2020/21 season, Lewandowski scored an incredible 48 goals and provided nine assists in 40 matches in all competitions, as Bayern won the Bundesliga, DFL-Supercup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. While during this campaign he has notched up 16 Bundesliga goals in 14 games.
"I felt sadness," Lewandowski told Polish outlet Kanale Sportowym. "I can't deny it.
"I can't say I was happy, on the contrary. I have a feeling of sadness. To be so close, to compete with Messi, of course I respect how he plays and what he has achieved. The mere fact that I was able to compete with him shows me the level that I was able to reach."
The Bayern Munich striker also took aim at Messi, after the PSG forward urged France Football to award the 2020 Ballon d'Or to Lewandowski.
"I'm not that enthusiastic about getting the 2020 award," Lewandowski said.
"I would like it [Messi's 2020 Ballon d'Or statement] to be a sincere and courteous statement from a great player and not just an empty words."
Mankin
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The problem with the Ballon D’or is the lack of clarity surrounding the metrics they use in order to find the winner. This is the only reason why people are arguing about whether Messi deserved to win it or not. If France Football offered transparency regarding their metrics, the winner would be clear for me. If the Ballon D’or is to be awarded with the best player, regardless of their individual or team performances, then yes, Messi deserved to win it this year. If it’s about individual performances over the course of a year, Lewandowski certainly deserved it. If it’s about a player’s influence in a season where he’s won multiple major honours, then the winner was undoubtedly Jorginho. The problem is these metrics change every year. We’ve seen both Messi & Ronaldo win Ballon D’ors in years where others have had arguably been better. We’ve seen players win it because they’ve won the champions league some years, but not always. And we’ve also seen years where it’s been all about goals & assists. The lack of consistency & transparency is going to hurt the legitimacy of the award if it carries on this way.
classicprince
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I am not taking as a Ronaldo or Messi fan but as a lover of football and as a black man that hates injustice. let's quit talking about this people and reflect on the performances of our black players who would not even get into the too ten just because they're black. George Weah was lucky enough to have won it as a player but hear us what he suffered afterwards (pictures below). I know we all love Messi & Ronaldo but when do we start supporting our own black players and leave this racist white nonsense arguments. I come in peace.
HussainDannounz
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keep calm I will.trash barça in Allianz arena
diaadeiryz
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I feel sad for lewandowski not winning ballon d’or, but after i took a look at the stats…messi deserve it, he just perform better overall(messi). Control the game, dribble past them, create an opportunity for scoring, the team can rely more on him when they needed a goal, messi is just there.
Pendulum-Tapin-dor
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Rahi09
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Biggest dream of Lewy's life not come true but don't be upset you raise again get ready for next year just focusing on the games. ❤️
kizadprstz
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He is telling you the truth you can't use 2020 to win 2021 you deserved it in 2020 not 2021. you should be happy for mention your name, please think about and stop following the hypocrites and fools.
Brunei813840
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Lewandowski Don’t be sad, Christmas is coming
Gilbertkobi
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Let laugh at penaltea fans😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Sewcenoru
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The problem with the Ballon D’or is the lack of clarity surrounding the metrics they use in order to find the winner. This is the only reason why people are arguing about whether Messi deserved to win it or not. If France Football offered transparency regarding their metrics, the winner would be clear for me. If the Ballon D’or is to be awarded with the best player, regardless of their individual or team performances, then yes, Messi deserved to win it this year. If it’s about individual performances over the course of a year, Lewandowski certainly deserved it. If it’s about a player’s influence in a season where he’s won multiple major honours, then the winner was undoubtedly Jorginho. The problem is these metrics change every year. We’ve seen both Messi & Ronaldo win Ballon D’ors in years where others have had arguably been better. We’ve seen players win it because they’ve won the champions league some years, but not always. And we’ve also seen years where it’s been all about goals & assists. The lack of consistency & transparency is going to hurt the legitimacy of the award if it carries on this way.
I feel for this guy soo bad😔. The thing is even if Messi had lewandowski’s stat he would still has won it.. that makes it more illusional to me. BUT we all know that is SALAH scores 30 league goals. Wins the FA cup , got knockout in UCL round 16 and wins the AFCON. He can never make the ballon d or podium . NEVER
luubekrsu
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I am not taking as a Ronaldo or Messi fan but as a lover of football and as a black man that hates injustice. let's quit talking about this people and reflect on the performances of our black players who would not even get into the too ten just because they're black. George Weah was lucky enough to have won it as a player but hear us what he suffered afterwards (pictures below). I know we all love Messi & Ronaldo but when do we start supporting our own black players and leave this racist white nonsense arguments. I come in peace.
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Beautiful Quote “All humans are descended from Adam and Eve,” said Muhammad in his last known public speech. “There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, or of a non-Arab over an Arab, and no superiority of a white person over a black person or of a black person over a white person, except on the basis of personal piety and righteousness.”
Chima92
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This ur obsession with Ronaldo will eventually damage ur brain completely! Keep hating while he keeps succeeding
Madiklrt
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I am not taking as a Ronaldo or Messi fan but as a lover of football and as a black man that hates injustice. let's quit talking about this people and reflect on the performances of our black players who would not even get into the too ten just because they're black. George Weah was lucky enough to have won it as a player but hear us what he suffered afterwards (pictures below). I know we all love Messi & Ronaldo but when do we start supporting our own black players and leave this racist white nonsense arguments. I come in peace.
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with all due respect, after Henry, Ronaldinho and Etoo I did not see any ballon dor worthy performance by a black person. So please do not racialize ballondor now and look at facts. I do think Mbappe and Vinicious will win the award at some point near the future
shittabay
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Congratulations that Ronaldo has successfully taken over your life🤣🤣
Jehacps
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I am not taking as a Ronaldo or Messi fan but as a lover of football and as a black man that hates injustice. let's quit talking about this people and reflect on the performances of our black players who would not even get into the too ten just because they're black. George Weah was lucky enough to have won it as a player but hear us what he suffered afterwards (pictures below). I know we all love Messi & Ronaldo but when do we start supporting our own black players and leave this racist white nonsense arguments. I come in peace.
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every soul respects weah.only footballer to win balon dor and become a president. but u r playing black card like a feminist. shame
Litaclmpyz
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Beautiful Quote “All humans are descended from Adam and Eve,” said Muhammad in his last known public speech. “There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, or of a non-Arab over an Arab, and no superiority of a white person over a black person or of a black person over a white person, except on the basis of personal piety and righteousness.”
its authentic hadith(saying) of prophet(pbuh) how beautiful it is and people still call our religion of terrorist.:')