'Robert, You Deserve This Award': Messi To Lewandowski After Winning Ballon d'Or
3 years, 1 month ago

'Robert, You Deserve This Award': Messi To Lewandowski After Winning Ballon d'Or

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Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or on Tuesday, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho. Last year, France football, the organisers of Ballon dOr had canceled the awards due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and thus, Lewandowski who scored a record 41 goals in a single Bundesliga season wasn't conferred with the award. Lionel Messi, in his Ballon d'Or acceptance speech said that the Bayern Munich player deserved to win the award in 2020. #ballondor pic.twitter.com/U2SywJmruC — Ballon d'Or #ballondor November 29, 2021 Lewandowski, who won the striker of the year award is also having a great season in 2021 so far, but Messi won a Copa America final with Argentina this year, which might have give him the edge ahead of Robert Lewandowski.

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Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

Firstpost  

The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest

The Hindu  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony will take place on Monday evening in Paris. The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d'Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated for the first time in 20 years. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the favorite to be crowned the world's …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

New Indian Express  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Also excluded was Messi’s great rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami last year, is still delivering at …

Lionel Messi admits he DID snub Robert Lewandowski at the World Cup and confirms he wanted to humilate the Polish striker following comments he made after the 2021 Ballon D'Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi admits he DID snub Robert Lewandowski at the World Cup and confirms he wanted to humilate the Polish striker following comments he made after the 2021 Ballon D'Or

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has admitted he did intentionally snub Robert Lewandowski at the Qatar World Cup. Robert Lewandowski reaches out to Lionel Messi after contact between the two during the last World Cup group stage game The two captains spoke after the game but Messi has revealed that he wanted to humiliate the Polish striker It seems the two have reconciled …

Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or is 'disgraceful' as 'he wasn't even the best player at PSG' claims former France international Jerome Rothen... as he insists Erling Haaland deserved top award
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or is 'disgraceful' as 'he wasn't even the best player at PSG' claims former France international Jerome Rothen... as he insists Erling Haaland deserved top award

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or victory has been branded 'disgraceful' by former PSG player Jerome Rothen. Messi collected his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night after winning the World Cup with Argentina and Ligue 1 with PSG. Jerome Rothen ripped into Lionel Messi on his RMC Sport show, saying it was 'disgraceful' that he had won the Ballon d'Or Messi picked …

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time

India TV News  

Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi who is the FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend was awarded for the eighth time with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on October 30. English football icon David Beckham who is the owner of Inter Miami presented the award to Messi. Messi's seven goals in the World Cup tournament brought back hope among fans who believed his team will …

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner

The Hindu  

Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d’Or has been given out to men every year since 1956. Here is a look back at all his eight Ballon d’Or titles: 2009 Messi finished ahead of last year’s winner Cristiano Ronaldo by a record 240-point margin, with his Barcelona teammate Xavi in third. Messi’s prolific scoring and unselfish creative play inspired …

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or title, winning the men's award at the 2023 ceremony following his outstanding season leading Argentina to World Cup glory. 2023 Ballon d'Or rankings 1st Lionel Messi 2nd Erling Haaland 3rd Kylian Mbappe 4th Kevin de Bruyne 5th Rodri 6th Vinicius Jr 7th Julian Alvarez 8th Victor Osimhen 9th Bernardo Silva 10th Luka …

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?

News 18  

The 67th edition of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be held on October 31. If some reports turn true, Lionel Messi has already been adjudged the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. Erling Haaland, who won a treble with Manchester City last season, is the closest competitor to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race. Ballon d’Or 2023 …

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or
1 year, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player. Messi, a seven-time winner of the sport’s biggest individual honor, fulfilled his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to victory at last year’s World Cup. “I always said that the Ballon d’Or …

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi hogged the limelight in the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, winning the Best Men's Player of The Year award to complete a historic 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't cast his vote at the FIFA Awards, with Lionel Messi hogging the limelight. Meanwhile, Messi's arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo had a poor World Cup, and also saw his Manchester United contract get …

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi once again cemented his position as one of the greatest of all time, winning the FIFA Player of the Year 2022 award, on Monday in Paris. The PSG star led Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2022 glory in Qatar last year, defeating France in the final. With Argentina cruising to an easy win, Kylian Mbappe came to France's …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in men’s football by the Federation Internationale de Football Association at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday. Messi, who propelled Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar last year, was nominated for the illustrious prize alongside his Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real …

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony
1 year, 10 months ago

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony

Hindustan Times  

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 is scheduled for February 28, and will be in Paris. PSG stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema were announced as the finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who claims the prestigious trophy. To end the year on a high, he also …

FIFA Awards: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema nominated for Best Player award
1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA Awards: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema nominated for Best Player award

India TV News  

FIFA on Friday revealed the names of the Best Player of the Year 2022 as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema made the cut for the three-member shortlist. Karim Benzema completed the top three in the voting by a global panel of national team captains and coaches plus selected journalist in each of FIFA's 211 member countries, as well …

'I Told Messi...': Robert Lewandowski Reveals Conversation With Argentine Maestro After Tense Clash
2 years, 1 month ago

'I Told Messi...': Robert Lewandowski Reveals Conversation With Argentine Maestro After Tense Clash

News 18  

The high-stakes Group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Argentina and Poland turned out to be a thrilling affair. In the high-pressure clash, Poland’s star forward Robert Lewandowski made two attempts to tackle Messi, with the second drawing the referee’s whistle. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup …

'What a beautiful moment': Karim Benzema receives Ballon d'Or trophy from Real Madrid legend Zidane - Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

'What a beautiful moment': Karim Benzema receives Ballon d'Or trophy from Real Madrid legend Zidane - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid captain and French forward Karim Benzema was named the winner of the men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award on Monday in Paris. Legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane was beaming with pride when the French icon presented the golden ball to the Real Madrid striker during the gala event. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or trophy …

Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

The Hindu  

France striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second year running on Monday, the reward coming after a season in which she was the …

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or 2022 for incredible 2021-22 season, 1st Frenchman since Zidane’s 1998 award
2 years, 2 months ago

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or 2022 for incredible 2021-22 season, 1st Frenchman since Zidane’s 1998 award

Hindustan Times  

Karim Benzema won the men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award in Paris on Monday to cap off an incredible 2021-22 European football season. Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema receives the Ballon d'Or award during the 2022 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony He scored 44 goals in 46 matches, including 15 in the Champions League. Barcelona's Gavi won the Kopa …

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid wins Men’s Ballon d’Or 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid wins Men’s Ballon d’Or 2022

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid won the 2022 Men’s Ballon d’Or award at the ceremony held in the Theatre du Chatalet in Paris on Tuesday. Benzema was the favourite to win the award this year after winning the La Liga and Champions League with Real Madrid last season. 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙚𝙢𝙖, 𝙪𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙣 𝙊𝙧 🎞 Revivez les origines du #BallonDor@Benzema avec …

Sadio Mane deserves Ballon d'Or ahead of Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah insists Gabby Agbonlahor
2 years, 8 months ago

Sadio Mane deserves Ballon d'Or ahead of Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah insists Gabby Agbonlahor

Daily Mail  

Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Sadio Mane could already be an early favourite to win the Ballon d'Or later this year - but only if Real Madrid fail to win the Champions League. Sadio Mane is an early favourite for the Ballon d'Or award according to Gabriel Agbonlahor While his team-mate Mohamed Salah has made similar contributions, Mane's advantage comes from having …

Lionel Messi: Erling Haaland names Robert Lewandowski as world's best player ahead of PSG superstar
2 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi: Erling Haaland names Robert Lewandowski as world's best player ahead of PSG superstar

Daily Mail  

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland believes Robert Lewandowski is the best footballer on the planet right now, with Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi completing his top three. Lewandowski controversially missed out on last year's Ballon d'Or award despite firing home a sensational 69 goals in 59 games for Bayern Munich throughout 2021. Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland believes Robert Lewandowski …

Fans praise Lionel Messi for his wholesome reaction to Robert Lewandowski being named as 'The Best'
2 years, 11 months ago

Fans praise Lionel Messi for his wholesome reaction to Robert Lewandowski being named as 'The Best'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has been praised by fans for his 'wholesome' and 'humble' reaction to Robert Lewandowski being named as 'The Best' Men's Player of the Year by FIFA for a second year in a row. Lionel Messi smiles as Robert Lewandowski was named as 'The Best' by FIFA on Monday The Bayern Munich star was named as The Best Men's …

Lewandowski wins FIFA best player vote ahead of Messi, Salah
2 years, 11 months ago

Lewandowski wins FIFA best player vote ahead of Messi, Salah

India TV News  

Highlights Lewandowski was the overwhelming choice of national team captains and coaches. Robert Lewandowski was voted the best men's player in the world, retaining the FIFA award he won last year despite being left off the ballot paper filed by runner-up Lionel Messi. Putellas captained Barcelona to its first Women's Champions League title and teammate Jennifer Hermoso placed third in …

Robert Lewandowski is named 'The Best' by FIFA for a second year in a row
2 years, 11 months ago

Robert Lewandowski is named 'The Best' by FIFA for a second year in a row

Daily Mail  

Robert Lewandowski has seen off Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi to be named the top men's player at FIFA's 'The Best' awards. Robert Lewandowski has retained his award as top men's player in FIFA's 'The Best' awards Lewandowski saw off competition from Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi 'I never dream about breaking this record. Chelsea stopper Edouard Mendy …

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah Finalists for FIFA Best Award
3 years ago

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah Finalists for FIFA Best Award

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah were named on Friday as the three finalists for the FIFA Best Men’s Player award, while Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas was nominated for the women’s prize. Poland star Lewandowski won last year’s FIFA award but had to settle for second in the 2021 Ballon d’Or voting behind Messi, winner of the accolade …

FIFA Best Award: Salah pips Ronaldo, joins Messi, Lewandowski in three-man shortlist
3 years ago

FIFA Best Award: Salah pips Ronaldo, joins Messi, Lewandowski in three-man shortlist

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo was left off the three-man shortlist Friday for FIFA’s best player award for 2021, with Mohamed Salah on it instead. Six-time FIFA award winner Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are also candidates to win the award on January 17. Ronaldo, a five-time winner, failed to make the cut for only the second time since he was first nominated …

No Ronaldo as Salah joins Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA award
3 years ago

No Ronaldo as Salah joins Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA award

India TV News  

Highlights Ronaldo, a five-time winner, failed to make the cut for only the second time. Cristiano Ronaldo was left off the three-man shortlist Friday for FIFA's best player award for 2021, with Mohamed Salah on it instead. Six-time FIFA award winners Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are also candidates to win the award on Jan. 17. Ronaldo, a five-time winner, …

Robert Lewandowski plays down reports in Spain of a rift with Lionel Messi over the Ballon d'Or
3 years, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski plays down reports in Spain of a rift with Lionel Messi over the Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Robert Lewandowski has clarified that he is grateful for Lionel Messi's kind words at last week's Ballon d'Or ceremony, insisting that he was not aggrieved by any perceived lack of sincerity during the Argentine's acceptance speech. However, the Bayern Munich striker has told Sportsmail that this is not the case, and that Messi's sentiments - in which he called for …

Lewandowski should win the FIFA player of the year: Matthaus
3 years, 1 month ago

Lewandowski should win the FIFA player of the year: Matthaus

The Hindu  

Reiterating his reservations on Lionel Messi being preferred over Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski for the Ballon d’Or award, the German great Lothar Matthaus said the latter should be considered for the next FIFA World Player of the Year. "And next year when FIFA selects the world player of the year, Lewandowski should win because what he has contributed to …

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best
3 years, 1 month ago

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best

The Hindu  

Samuel Eto’o has the makings of a soothsayer. Not so long ago, the Barcelona legend while saying he believed Argentina talisman Lionel Messi presently stood head and shoulders above the rest in world football, also predicted his ‘little brother’ will lift the Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time. What Eto’o foresaw, turned into reality in Paris on Monday evening …

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul

Firstpost  

Pascal Ferre, the editor in chief of France Football, was quoted in the New York Times recently saying Ronaldo told him his primary motivation was to retire having won the accolade more often than his old rival Messi. London, United Kingdom: Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a “disrespectful” claim that his only remaining ambition is to …

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi has won the men’s 2021 Ballon …

Ballon d’Or 2021 LIVE results as Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to make history
3 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d’Or 2021 LIVE results as Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to make history

The Independent  

✕ Close Lionel Messi speaks after winning record seventh Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi has won the men’s 2021 Ballon d’Or, and a record seventh trophy, at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday evening. Messi, 34, held off the challenge of Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Chelsea’s Jorginho to collect the prize and move two clear …

Gary Lineker echoes Lionel Messi's call for Robert Lewandowski to be handed the 2020 Ballon d'Or
3 years, 1 month ago

Gary Lineker echoes Lionel Messi's call for Robert Lewandowski to be handed the 2020 Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker shared Lionel Messi's belief that Robert Lewandowski should have been awarded the Ballon d'Or last year. Gary Lineker has echoed Lionel Messi's call for Robert Lewandowski to win 2020 Ballon d'Or The Bayern star was the overwhelming favourite to win the Ballon d'Or 12 months ago, only for the organisers to scrap the award because of the coronavirus …

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or, Putellas takes women's honour
3 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or, Putellas takes women's honour

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won his record seventh men's Ballon d'Or award on Monday beating the likes of Robert Lewandowski and rival Cristiano Ronaldo to the prize in Paris. I'd like to thank all my teammates at Barcelona and Argentina.” “I would like to say to Robert that it's an honor to be your rival, and everyone would say you deserved to …

Ballon d'Or: 'Two new awards at tonight's ceremony'
3 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or: 'Two new awards at tonight's ceremony'

Daily Mail  

Best club of the year and best goalscorer of 2021 are set to be handed out later PSG and Argentina star Lionel Messi is the bookies' favourite to win the top prize The stage is set for the prestigious football awards following no 2020 edition Two new awards are expected to be given out at the Ballon d'Or ceremony tonight …

Robert Lewandowski tipped for Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi eyes seventh prize
3 years, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski tipped for Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi eyes seventh prize

Firstpost  

Lewandowski threatens to deny Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic Paris: Robert Lewandowski threatens to deny Lionel Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year because of the pandemic. Messi …

Ballon d'Or Nominations: Will Lewandowski Finally Win 'The Golden Ball' Over Cristiano Ronaldo & Leo Messi?
3 years, 3 months ago

Ballon d'Or Nominations: Will Lewandowski Finally Win 'The Golden Ball' Over Cristiano Ronaldo & Leo Messi?

ABP News  

Ballon d'Or Top 30 Nominations: The Ballon d'Or, which is often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award will be presented this year in November. Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo are both in the fray to win the award, for the seventh and sixth time, respectively. Apart from Messi, Ronaldo and Lewandowski, Ering Haaland, Karim Benzema, Mohammed …

Robert Lewandowski, Lucy Bronze bag top honours in FIFA's 'The Best' awards
4 years ago

Robert Lewandowski, Lucy Bronze bag top honours in FIFA's 'The Best' awards

Firstpost  

It is the first occassion for both Lewandowski and Bronze to win the award, with the Pole only the second player after Luka Modric in 2018 to break a 13-year Messi-Ronaldo hegemony. Paris: Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was named men’s player of the year on Thursday at FIFA’s ‘The Best’ awards ceremony in Zurich. Winning an award ahead of …

Robert Lewandoswki wins Best FIFA Men's Player award after stunning season with Bayern Munich
4 years ago

Robert Lewandoswki wins Best FIFA Men's Player award after stunning season with Bayern Munich

Daily Mail  

Robert Lewandowski fended off Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to scoop up the Best FIFA Men's Player award on Thursday night during a virtual ceremony. Robert Lewandowski claimed the Best FIFA Men's Player award on Thursday evening FIFA president Gianni Infantino turned up personally to award the prize to Lewandowski Bayern Munich star Lewandowski beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi …

The legendary players who missed out on a place in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team
4 years, 1 month ago

The legendary players who missed out on a place in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team

Daily Mail  

This year's Ballon d'Or was one of the biggest casualties of 2020, but the publication behind the awards, France Football, gave us something to debate by announcing a Dream Team of their best players of all time. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi both made the all-time Ballon d'Or Dream Team But some of the top footballers in the history of …

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time
4 years, 1 month ago

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time

News 18  

Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo have found place in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football — Ballon D’or Dream Team. The esteemed line-up includes Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner Pele and legendary Argentinian Diego Maradona, who died last month of a heart-attack. “It’s such an honour to be elected the best centre forward of all …

Lewandowski shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
4 years, 1 month ago

Lewandowski shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was included in a three-man shortlist on Friday for FIFA's Best Men's Player award alongside Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Juventus's Cristiano Ronaldo. Lewandowski is considered the favourite to win his first global award, as the Pole scored 55 goals to help Bayern win the treble of UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup last season. …

AP Interview: Lewandowski reflects on award-winning season
4 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: Lewandowski reflects on award-winning season

Associated Press  

ROME — Put Robert Lewandowski in that shrinking category of people who will look back on 2020 as a year to remember. With 55 goals in 47 games across all competitions, Lewandowski led Bayern to the Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League titles and put himself in the running for all of the sport’s biggest yearly awards. While the time-honored …

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