Lewandowski Makes Honest and Stunning Reaction on Messi’s Words to Him About Ballon d’Or

• Robert Lewandowski has appreciated Lionel Messi for his words to him at the 2021 Ballon d'Or gala night
• The Bayern Munich striker who lost the award to the Paris Saint-Germain forward said he had discussion with him
• Lionel Messi stated clearly on the podium that Robert Lewandowski deserved to also win the Ballon d'Or award

Robert Lewandowski has stated emphatically that Lionel Messi's words to him at the 2021 Ballon d'Or gala night were powerful and that he cherished what the PSG star said about him.

It is no longer a news that Lionel Messi won his 7th Ballon d'Or award beating Robert Lewandowski. Benzema and Chelsea's Jorginho to land the prestigious prize.

Football fans around the world were livid when Lionel Messi was announced as the winner as they were of the views that Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski should have won it.

And when Lionel Messi was giving his speech after winning the 2021 Ballon d'Or award, the Argentine explained that Robert Lewandowski has done well for him to have one.

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The former Barcelona captain even enjoined the organizers of the Ballon d'Or to give Robert Lewandowski the 2020 edition which was cancelled because of COVID-19.

According to the report on GOAL and SB Nation, Lewandowski explained that he spoke with Lionel Messi after the ceremony and was grateful for his words.

Robert Lewandowski's reaction about Messi's words

"Messi's words towards me [about the Ballon d'Or] really touched me. They weren't empty words, it was a nice moment in my career.''

Messi, Lewandowski named As FIFA releases 10-Man nominees for the best football award 2021

Earlier, Sportsbrief had reported how the world’s football governing body FIFA revealed the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021, the winner of which will be revealed at an online ceremony on January 17, 2022.

A ten-man list of nominees was unveiled on FIFA website which include Barcelona legend Lionel Messi and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

The pair have dominated both the FIFA awards and Ballon d’Or in the last one and a half decade, but that of this year will be tightly contested with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski also on the list.