Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
On the subject of Messi and Ballon d’Or
Lewandowski feels misunderstood
The failure at Ballon d’Or left deep marks on Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski. Not on the pitch, but in his soul, which is bathed in a deep sadness. The Pole even doubts the sincerity of the winner Lionel Messi.
World footballer Robert Lewandowski has still not got over his defeat at the Ballon d’Or against Lionel Messi and is hoping, as suggested by the Argentine, for a retrospective honor for 2020. The star striker from Bayern Munich emphasized in a statement in several media to an interview he had given the Polish TV broadcaster Kanale Sportowym.
His statements there were “misinterpreted”, emphasized the 33-year-old: “I never wanted to express that the words of Lionel Messi were not sincere or serious. On the contrary: Lionel Messi’s speech at the event in Paris , in which he expressed that, in his opinion, I deserved the Ballon d’Or 2020, I was very touched and delighted. “
Which is why he wanted to say: “That I would of course be very happy if Messi’s words were heard.” And he would subsequently be honored for his strong performances. “I respect and appreciate Lionel Messi beyond measure and once again congratulate him on winning the Ballon d’Or 2021,” said Lewandowski. The 2020 award was canceled due to the pandemic.
Two goals in response to shouts of “Messi, Messi”
“Lewa” said on Polish television that he wanted Messi’s statement to be “sincere, not empty words”. He just wanted to express his hope of getting the Golden Ball for 2020.
Record winner Messi had called out to the runner-up in Paris: “It’s an honor to fight Lewandowski. Everyone knows you were the winner last year. I think France Football should give you the award for 2020. You deserve it. ” Lewandowski is still “dissatisfied” with the latest election, as he admitted on the program “Moc Futbolu”: “Deep down I felt a sadness that didn’t last a day or two, but rather longer.”
Lewandowski did not want to take his disappointment on the pitch. Mocked by BVB fans with “Messi, Messi” shouts, the star of FC Bayern Munich gave his former club two goals at the 3-2 (2-1) at Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion at the weekend. “That spurred him on,” said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann about his match winner. With his two goals, the Pole “also paid the stadium something back”.