No Ballon d'Or will be given out for 2020 and Rivaldo believes that Robert Lewandowski is especially unlucky because he was in a good position to challenge for it.
Rivaldo, who won the prize back in 1999, spoke about the Polish striker's excellent campaign.
"It was right to decide not to award a Ballon d'Or this year," the Brazilian explained, in his latest column for Betfair.
"It's been a weird season in the European leagues, with many matches played behind closed doors and some players - such as those in France's Ligue 1 - seeing their campaigns ending prematurely.
"A few players might feel a bit disappointed with the decision and Lewandowski of Bayern Munich is certainly one of them.
"The Polish striker was magnificent as Bayern won their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title and there is still the Champions League to come, so he was well placed to fight with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the trophy.
"For Messi and Ronaldo, it's a lost chance to win another Ballon d'Or at a time when their careers are approaching their ending.
"But, it was the right decision to cancel the award this year."
raynknight
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Man was Top scorer in every competition he played this season : - ▪UEFA Champions LeaGue ▪BundesliGa ▪DFB Pokal - was sensational all through the season, Lewandowski must be Punching the air after the announcement. 😎
MrSadat
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Official : Lewandoski is searching france football Federation 😂
Erminaldo
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i don't understand why everyone say lewandowski is unlucky, the season is not over yet and if you see how ronaldo is keep scoring and near to pass lewandowski in the golden boot race you know it is impossible now to stop him from scoring. yeah i agree if the award is today lewa is the ultimate winner but belive me when the season end everyone will agree that cristiano is the unlucky player.
Cobykenneth
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i don't understand why everyone say lewandowski is unlucky, the season is not over yet and if you see how ronaldo is keep scoring and near to pass lewandowski in the golden boot race you know it is impossible now to stop him from scoring. yeah i agree if the award is today lewa is the ultimate winner but belive me when the season end everyone will agree that cristiano is the unlucky player.
Lol. CR7? Unlucky player? How?[Crylaugh]. Your even the one making him look unlucky with your comment. 😅 You like it or not, Luwee deserved it better
ForçaBarcelonna
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i don't understand why everyone say lewandowski is unlucky, the season is not over yet and if you see how ronaldo is keep scoring and near to pass lewandowski in the golden boot race you know it is impossible now to stop him from scoring. yeah i agree if the award is today lewa is the ultimate winner but belive me when the season end everyone will agree that cristiano is the unlucky player.
Cristiano is gonna need to score 4 in 2 games... and besides i know the Goals are what matter but Lewa didnt get as many minutes as ronaldo, had 7 less Penatlies and also won the Cup with Bayern. And Bayern are looking like the biggest favorites to win this year Champions League. Although Juve, City, Real, Atalanta and PSG along with Barcelona (Just adding them coz im a fan 🤣) dont look to bad either.