Who deserved Ballon Dor?

Lionel Messi says Robert Lewandowski deserved to win 2020 Ballon d'Or but 2021 announcement sparks outcry that Bayern Munich striker should have won it this year. Lionel Messi has called on France Football to award Robert Lewandowski the 2020 Ballon d'Or award.

Who deserved Ballon d'Or 2021?

The case for Lewandowski was so strong — and the final voting tally was a tight 613-580 points, a mere 33 votes separating the two — that even Messi went out of his way in his acceptance speech to recognize Lewandowski. "I think that you deserve your Ballon d'Or," Messi said.

Who deserved the 2020 Ballon d Or?

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi said that Robert Lewandowski deserved to win the 2020 Ballon d'Or award after Messi picked up the trophy for a record seventh time on Monday.

Who deserved 2010 Ballon d Or?

One of the most complete players of his generation, Wesley Sneijder was the odds favorite to win the Ballon d'Or in 2010.

What Zlatan said about Ballon d Or?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he has never won the Ballon d'Or because he speaks his mind, and doesn't fit the perfect mould that other players do.

Who deserves Ballon d'Or 2014?

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named the winner, polling 37.66% of the total votes, with Lionel Messi (15.76%) and Manuel Neuer (15.72%) rounding up the podium. However, while Cristiano Ronaldo might have been a deserving winner of the award, Lionel Messi was also worthy of the 2014 Ballon d'Or.

Who deserved 2014 Ballon Dor?

As most predicted, Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the 2014 Ballon d'Or winner at Monday's ceremony in Zurich. The Portugal international won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 2014 and has been on devastating form for the last 12 months.

Who deserves Ballon d'Or 2009?

The 2009 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in the world as judged by an international panel of sports journalists, was awarded to Lionel Messi of Barcelona on 1 December 2009. Messi won the award by a then record margin, 240 points ahead of 2008 winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

Will Lewandowski win Ballon d'Or 2021?

Robert Lewandowski won the striker of the year award at the 2021 Ballon d'Or ceremony before finishing second for the main men's prize behind Lionel Messi. Lewandowksi was one of the favourites for the 2020 award before it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Did Messi deserve his 7th Ballon d Or?

Lionel Messi's seventh Ballon d'Or success is "absolutely not deserved" and Cristiano Ronaldo was better over the past year, according to Real Madrid star Toni Kroos.

Will Lewandowski get his Ballon d Or?

After missing out on the Ballon d'Or in November, Robert Lewandowski has been honored at FIFA's "The Best" awards. Despite the deserved accolades for his record-breaking performances, the Pole remains humble.

Who is better Ronaldo or Messi 2021?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals than Lionel Messi in 2021 and also has a better minutes-per-goal record. Messi played a total of 5,295 minutes this past year as opposed to Ronaldo's 5,347.

Do fans vote for Ballon d Or?

Voting. The winners of the FIFA Ballon d'Or were chosen by international journalists and the coaches and captains of the national teams under FIFA's jurisdiction.

Is Messi still good 2021?

Messi has still delivered iconic Champions League moments in 2021 despite being a part of two dysfunctional teams - the goals against PSG last season and Manchester City this, stand out - while his big rival, Ronaldo is facing questions of how much he actually hinders new club Manchester United.

Who took the Ballon D'Or 2013?

Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or award as the World Player of the Year. It was his second Ballon d'Or, after winning the award in 2008, as well as his first FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Who is the best soccer player in the world 2011?

The 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala was the second year for FIFA's awards for the top football players and coaches of the year. The awards were given out in Zürich on 9 January 2012, with Lionel Messi claiming the title of world player of the year for the third time in a row.

Why does Ribery deserve Ballon d Or?

He was crucial in overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit to Milan in the Round of 16 but was of little use against PSG and Bayern. His lack of fitness at the time is a legitimate excuse, but the Ballon d'Or is an award that can only be won, not lost.

How many Balloons does Ronaldo have?

Ballon d'Or Winner's List. Here are details about the Ballon d'Or award, which was first awarded in 1956. The most recent winner is Lionel Messi in 2021. Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award a record seven times, Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times.

Who has most golden boot?

Lionel Messi is the all time record winner of the award, having won it six times overall. He also holds the record for most goals and most points in a single season (50 and 100 respectively, in 2011–12).

Who is better Messi or Ronaldo?

While Ronaldo currently has more goals overall, Messi has the edge in the scoring department, with a higher season average (39.5 to 35), having hit a high of 73 goals in 2011-12.

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