Robert Lewandowski has clarified that Lionel Messi's words towards him at the Ballon d'Or ceremony "really touched" him.
Messi acknowledged that Lewandowski should have at least one Ballon d'Or to his name at this point in his career given his on-field excellence with Bayern Munich.
And after an interview in which Lewandowski says he was misinterpreted as questioning Messi's intentions, the Polish forward has said "they weren't empty words" aimed at him.
"Messi's words towards me [about the Ballon d'Or] really touched me," Lewandowski told Bild. "They weren't empty words, it was a nice moment in my career.
"I only spoke a few words with Leo [one-on-one], because my Spanish is not that good. I spoke with Kylian [Mbappe] in English, he then translated for Leo. It was a great night."
On what it would take to win the Ballon d'Or in the future, Lewandowski added: "It's about little details, everything has to be in place. What I can guarantee is that I'll continue doing my job and bring my best performances."
"I would like to mention Robert Lewandowski, it’s been a real honour to compete with you," Messi said after collecting the 2021 Ballon d'Or trophy.
“Everyone knows and we agree that you were the winner last year.
“I think France Football should award you your 2020 Ballon d’Or - you deserve it and you should have it at home."
He added: "I think Robert Lewandowski had a great year. Year after year, he improves and shows the excellent striker he is, as well as his ability to score goals.
"This year he was awarded as the top scorer. Of course he can certainly aspire to that level next year, thanks to his way of being on the pitch. And in addition, he plays for a big club."
BrightberrySS
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Humble Leo, Knows lewa deserves 2020 unlike pendulum who argues from Sister account
KshAlfred
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Yuteiloy
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Lewandowski plays for Poland(Europe) and Bayern Munich (Germany Europe). UEFA Best Men's player of the year 2021; Jorginho - Winner Lewandowski - 5th No fuss cos the winner is not Messi Messi plays for Argentina(South America) and Barcelona PSG(Europe) Ballon Dor 2021; Messi - Winner Lewandowski - 2nd Hater:👇
Coonrtyz
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Wow. I'm a Ronaldo fan, but this guy Messi is special
KshAlfred
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vuacdelnrz
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I’m not a messi fan nor Ronaldo but i knew he was going to win it already.it’s that obvious What did lewandowski win this year outside of bundesiga?? Meanwhile last year he won everything and was overall top scorer.no one could argue that.you people are just deluded fans who are jealous of messi’s achievements and just can’t stand to hear that he has up to 7 ballon d’or.cry more...
Joshwill1123
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He really deserves a ballon d’or he is far too good not to have a ballon d’or to his name
Brightberry
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Messi should try and learn how to make a speech like Ronaldo. That's why Ronaldo will always be better outside and inside he always talks sense. 🔥🐐💯
readiknpszz
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Messi should try and learn how to make a speech like Ronaldo. That's why Ronaldo will always be better outside and inside he always talks sense. 🔥🐐💯
messi speech was better than Ronaldo.. all Ronaldo said was I'm not going since I'm not winning
Advik_10
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Messi should try and learn how to make a speech like Ronaldo. That's why Ronaldo will always be better outside and inside he always talks sense. 🔥🐐💯
yeah he should learn to comment factos
Teisina
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Messi should try and learn how to make a speech like Ronaldo. That's why Ronaldo will always be better outside and inside he always talks sense. 🔥🐐💯
how is that? all i know is that Ronaldo cannot hold up his words... he said in the last time he attended the Ballón d'Or ceremony that he will be there for 2 or 3 years more to show his haters... but since that time he disappeared until now... he is a bad sportsmanship and a bad looser 🤣🤣🤣
shajee01
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Humble Leo, Knows lewa deserves 2020 unlike pendulum who argues from Sister account
Say this again after removing man Utd logo.. dont be so dumb being a fake supporter using rivals name
dipbcdeprz
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Say this again after removing man Utd logo.. dont be so dumb being a fake supporter using rivals name
truth is truth..u cannot change it
zaeablmnp
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Humble Leo, Knows lewa deserves 2020 unlike pendulum who argues from Sister account
u fake 😤 leave our badge
Mu18
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lmao the players name is butt his life must be hard [Crylaugh]
wadcinosu
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Messi should try and learn how to make a speech like Ronaldo. That's why Ronaldo will always be better outside and inside he always talks sense. 🔥🐐💯
It is quite unfortunate that some people are too ignorant. did Messi not speak that day? Was his speech not understood by all? Did his speech not touch Lewandowsky? I wonder how u reason
Nab10Messi
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ronaldo substitute with butt