The last Golden Ball plebiscite was widely echoed. The award went to the hands, but many experts believed that he deserved the award much more. The captain of the Polish national team has had an excellent year in 2021, in which he scored 69 goals in 59 matches in all competitions.
Haaland recognizes Lewandowski as the best footballer in the world
The award for the seventh time in his career was received by an Argentinian whose individual achievements theoretically may seem less impressive. Messi scored 34 goals during the year at club level, but reached the Copa America with the national team, which was to determine the Golden Ball just for him.
Another opinion is that in an interview with ESPN he was asked to name the three best players in the world. Despite direct competition for the title of the most effective striker in the Bundesliga with Robert Lewandowski, the Norwegian chose the Pole. And then – on Messi and.
Haaland told how he thought the plebiscite should end. – We should consider the past year, right? I think it has to be said that Lewandowski is number one. Benzema and Messi were amazing too, but I would put them in the next two places, he said.
The captain of the Polish national team was also the main candidate for the award in 2020. At that time, however, the plebiscite was canceled due to the outbreak of the pandemic. The decision of the organizers of the gala also caused a lot of controversy.
Leo Messi himself also referred to the award for Lewandowski when receiving the statuette. – It was a real honor to compete with Robert Lewandowski. Everyone knows and agrees that you were the best last year. I think France Football should award you the Golden Ball for 2020. You deserve it and you should have it at home – commented the Argentine.
Source: Sport
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