Lionel Messi pips Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to 2021 Ballon d’Or, with messi with psg jersey PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe’s dismayed reaction caught on camera while Cristiano Ronaldo rages at French journalist
November 29, 2021
Lionel Messi h messi barcelona jersey 30 as etched his name into history once more by winning his seventh Ballon d’Or after a stellar 2021.
Pitted against Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar was recognised for his stellar achievements with Barcelona and Argentina.
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Th youth argentina messi jersey e 34-year-old was a strong the favourite after winning the Copa America with Argentina earlier this year, despite one of his less impressive years at club level.
Barca finished third in La Liga and fell in the first knockout round of the Champions League.
However, Messi scored two goals as Barca won the Copa del Rey final and he was La Liga’s top goalscorer once more, before moving to Paris this summer.
Robert Lewandowski won the inaugural ‘Striker of the Year’ award, although it will probably be scant consolation after not winning in 2020 when the glitzy ceremony was scrapped.
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There was drama before the ceremony even started, with Cristiano Ronaldo voicing his frustrations at a French journalist, who suggested his sole aim of his career was to win more Ballon d’Or trophies than Messi.
“Today’s outcome explains Pascal Ferre’s statements last week, when he said that I confided in him that my only ambition was t psg kit x jordan o finish my career with more Ballon d’Ors than Lionel Messi,” Ronaldo posted on Instagram.
“Pas messi green shirt cal Ferre lied, he used my name to promote himself and to promote the publication he works for.
“It is unacceptable that the person responsible for awarding such a prestigious prize could lie in this way, in absolute disrespect for someone who has always respected France Football and the Ballon d’Or.
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“The biggest ambition of my career is to win national and international titles for the clubs I represent and for the psg jersey 30 national team in my country.
“The biggest ambition of my career is to be a good example for all those who are or w psg kit visit rwanda ant to be professional footballers. The biggest ambition of my career is to leave my name written in golden letters in the history of world football.”
Alexia Putella won t psg kit url 2018 he Feminin award after registering 37 goals and 37 assists to help Barcelona win the Champions League and the Liga Iberdola in 2021, while Pedri beat off competition from Jude Bellingham to win the Kopa award for the best player in the world under the age of 21.
With every winner, there must be losers and while Messi won big on the night, PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe looked less than i psg kit hakimi mpressed with his ninth-placed finish.
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The France forward was caught on camera giving a disapproving glance to Messi alongside him as the result was declared, just about finishing above Yashin award winner Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Here is the final top 10 in full…
BALLON D’OR 2021 TOP 10
Here are the top 10 best players for 2021, as voted for by players, managers and journalists…
Lionel MessiRobert LewandowskiJorginhoKarim BenzemaN’Golo KanteCristiano RonaldoMohamed SalahKevin De BruyneKylian MbappeGianluigi Donnarumma
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