Ballon D’Or: ‘I won striker of the year’, Lewandowski Says As He Reacts To Messi’s Win

Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski has reacted to Lionel Messi’s latest Ballon d’Or win. 

The Ballon d’Or 2021 winner was announced yesterday, November 29, 201 at a prestigious awards ceremony in Paris. 

Argentina’s forward and legendary footballer, Messi clinched the award, flooring Robert and Jorginho of Chelsea.

Poland star took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude to his team, fans, 2021 nominees, and winners of the award.

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He wrote, “Congratulations Leo Messi and @alexiaputellas winners of the #BallonDor2021, congratulations also to all nominated players! I won the Striker of the Year Award and no Player can win an individual award without strongest team and loyal fans behind him. Thank you for your support”

Below is a list of other winners:

Men’s Ballon d’Or top 10

1. Lionel Messi (ARG/Barcelona) – WINNER
2. Robert Lewandowski (POL/Bayern Munich)
3. Jorginho (ITA/Chelsea)
4. Karim Benzema (FRA/Real Madrid)
5. N’Golo Kante (FRA/Chelsea)
6. Cristiano Ronaldo (POR/Juventus – Manchester United)
7. Mohamed Salah (EGY/Liverpool)
8. Kevin De Bruyne (BEL/Manchester City)
9. Kylian Mbappe (FRA/Paris SG)
10. Gianluigi Donnarumma (ITA/AC Milan – Paris SG)

Women’s Ballon d’Or top 10

1. Alexia Putellas (ESP/Barcelona) – WINNER
2. Jennifer Hermoso (ESP/Barcelona)
3. Sam Kerr (AUS/Chelsea)
4. Vivianne Miedema (NED/Arsenal)
5. Lieke Martens(NED/Barcelona)
6. Christine Sinclair (CAN/Portland Storms)
7. Pernille Harder (DAN/Chelsea)
8. Ashley Lawrence (CAN/Paris SG)
9. Jessie Fleming (CAN/Chelsea)
10. Fran Kirby (ENG/Chelsea)

Kopa Trophy top 3 (young players)

1. Pedri (ESP/Barcelona) – WINNER
2. Jude Bellingham (ENG/Borussia Dortmund)
3. Jamal Musiala (GER/Bayern Munich)

Yashin Trophy top 3 (goalkeepers)

1. Gianluigi Donnarumma (ITA/AC Milan – Paris SG) – WINNER
2. Edouard Mendy (SEN/Chelsea)
3. Jan Oblak (SLO/Atletico Madrid)