The French Football Magazine canceled the Ballon d’Or award ceremony for the first time since 1956 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the fact that the German forward enjoyed a career-best season, netting 34 goals in 31 Bundesliga games, the Pole is still yet to win the prestigious trophy. Although he has done everything to deserve it, the coronavirus pandemic prevented the award ceremony.
Robert Lewandowski should’ve won the Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi has called for the 2020 Ballon d’Or to be awarded to Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski. The Barcelona superstar has won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards and has a good chance of winning a record eighth in 2020. In the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony, Lewandowski finished second, while Jorginho came third. France Football canceled the award ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he still believes that Lewandowski should have won.
While Virgil van Dijk was also a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or, the Dutchman missed out by seven points. In the Ballon d’Or voting, Lewandowski was the eighth best player out of thirty nominees. He was ranked ahead of Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Robert Firmino. Bayern Munich lost their last-16 match to Liverpool, but Lewandowski has a good chance of winning it again next year.
As an aside, Lewandowski has scored the most club goals in Europe in the last three seasons. He has also won the FIFA “The Best” award earlier this season. The Ballon d’Or isn’t a popularity contest. While Lewandowski may be the best player in the world, he’s still likely to be outranked by Messi and Ronaldo.
Lewandowski is a genuine contender and deserves to win the Ballon d’Or. In addition to winning the FIFA Best Men’s Player award, he has also scored 55 goals in 47 appearances this season, averaging over one goal per game. Despite the controversy surrounding Lewandowski’s nomination, he is still in the running for the 2021 Ballon d’Or.
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or in 2021
At the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, Argentina striker Lionel Messi was crowned the Ballon d’Or for the seventh time. He beat out Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, and Chelsea’s Jorginho to take home the prize. In 2021, Messi moved two places clear of Cristiano Ronaldo, who finished second. This was the first time since 2006 that a five-time winner had not been in the top three.
The award was presented to Messi by his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez, who is a close friend. After receiving the award, the Eiffel Tower was lit in celebration. Messi is the best player in the world. The Ballon d’Or is the world’s most prestigious football award, and Messi deserves every bit of it. But, his success is not all about his career. It also comes with the burden of responsibility.
After a year of disrupted football, Messi has won the Ballon d’Or seven times. The latest Golden Ball was collected in Paris, allowing Messi to take the award by two victories. The previous record, set by Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now at Manchester United, fell to Messi in the final standings. Among other factors, Messi’s lack of consistency in the last season has hindered his chances of winning it again.
The Ballon d’Or is a prestigious award presented by France Football. The winner is voted by the media. Media members vote on the player’s individual performance in 2021 based on three criteria: talent, sportsmanship, and overall career. Messi narrowly edged out Lewandowski in these categories, but it’s a close call.
Lewandowski was a contender last year, but Messi told him he deserved it. Lewandowski was named runner-up, but he is now in the running to win the award again in 2021. Meanwhile, Jorginho was awarded the prize for his European Championship and Champions League triumphs with Chelsea. Finally, Benzema came fourth in the balloting.
Thierry Henry won the Ballon d’Or in 2001
Thierry Henry was a legendary Premier League player who was surprisingly robbed of the Ballon d’Or in 2001. His poor defense at the World Cup, which saw France lose to Germany without scoring a single goal, hampered his chances of winning the award, and his failure to lead Arsenal to the knockout stages of the Champions League did not help either. Voters’ opinions are always warped by major international events, so Ronaldo was able to win the Ballon d’Or in 2001.
While Henry’s success in France was undoubtedly a factor, Arsenal believe the award was held to a higher standard because of his nationality. France Football is responsible for putting on the tournament and deciding who wins the Ballon d’Or. The winner is chosen by a panel of international journalists, not a magazine. But Henry’s tally of 30 league goals is the highest of any player since the award was created.
In terms of scoring, Thierry Henry was the top scorer in the EPL. He had an undefeated season and an EPL record of 25-14. In 2001, he was the second highest goalscorer in the league, just ahead of Ronaldinho. He is also France’s all-time leading scorer. So while his season in 2001 may have been lacking in the ballon d’Or, he is certainly one of the greatest ever.
If it had been a different world, Zinedine Zidane would have denied Henry the Ballon d’Or. He produced a stunning month of football at the end of his career that would have favored him in the Ballon d’Or voting. Instead, he cost himself the Ballon d’Or. The two men were in different eras of their careers and Henry deserves credit for his achievement.
Despite the fact that he did not win the Ballon d’Or in 2001, he won numerous honours along the way. He was a schoolboy sensation, but his talent was already well established. During the European Championship in 2000, he scored three goals for France, including one in the semifinal against Portugal. His incredible speed and technique made him one of the world’s most valuable players, and his incredible ability to score at will has won him numerous awards.
Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or in 2001
English footballer Michael James Owen (born 4 February 1968) is a former professional footballer. He played for clubs such as Newcastle United, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Stoke City. Owen also played for the national team of England. He won the Ballon d’Or in 2001, and has been hailed as one of the greatest players of all time. However, despite being an Englishman, his career is far from over.
Owen was just 21 years old when the Ballon d’Or was announced in 2001. At the time, he was a youngster, scoring two late goals to beat Germany in the FA Cup final. He later became a real Madrid star, securing his fourth Ballon d’Or. This made him the youngest winner since 1979. The 2001 award was presented by a panel of sports journalists.
Although his post-playing career has damaged his reputation and made him a laughing stock in some circles, Owen was still a brilliant player in his prime. He has only been beaten once by Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi for the Ballon d’Or, but has scored more goals than any other player since. The Ballon d’Or is given to players who are the best in their respective regions.
Another footballer who won the Ballon d’Or in that year is Raul. His season in 2001 was more impressive, but the two have never won it together. Raul won it four times, and Owen once won it for the first time at just 22 years old. There are some debates as to who won the award. However, the winner is the best player in the world, and the three top scorers in the world were all winners.
While Thierry Henry, Bobby Charlton, and Kevin Keegan have all won the Ballon d’Or, Owen is the first Englishman to win the award in the same year. His 176 points are the highest of any player to win the prize. The other three winners were Raul and Oliver Kahn and Thierry Henry. Among English players, he beat Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, and Steven Gerrard.
