Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Still angry about Ballon d’Or
Lewandowski doubts Messi’s honesty
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 apparently still not got over his defeat at the Ballon d’Or against Lionel Messi. “I want his statement to be sincere, not just empty words,” said the Bayern Munich striker in an interview with Polish TV broadcaster Kanale Sportowym.
He was referring to a statement made by record winner Messi at the gala in Paris, which was often considered noble, who shouted to the runner-up: “It’s an honor to fight Lewandowski. Everyone knows that you were the winner last year. I think ‘France Football’ should give you the award for 2020. You deserve it. ” Last year, the honor was canceled due to the pandemic.
Lewandowski is still “dissatisfied” with the recent 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, and I’m glad that we didn’t have a game that week at that time. ” He was so close and fought for the Golden Ball with “as great a player as Messi”, said the 33-year-old, “and then you get the comments that you deserve the award …”
He respects “how Messi plays, what he has achieved and what level he has” and “the mere fact that I can argue with him for the award is an indicator of my own level for me,” said Lewandowski. He appreciates that, “it makes me very proud, but I was sad”.
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”.