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After narrowly missing the Ballon d’Or win, Robert Lewandowski spoke in detail for the first time about his disappointment and looked back on the evening. He’s not a big fan of a retrospective award as best player of the previous year and he also spoke about Lionel Messi’s words.
“I had a bad time last week in terms of my feelings and emotions,” said the striker, who finished second behind Lionel Messi, from Spanish media on Polish TV show The power of football at Sports Channel quoted. “I felt sadness, there is no denying it.” He was only 33 votes missing for Messi, who now has the prize seven times in his showcase.
The many comments that he was the deserved winner would have made the days after the election even more unbearable. Nonetheless, he respects “how Messi plays, what he has achieved and what level he is at. The fact that I can measure myself against him shows me where I stand myself.”
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Still, the Pole made it clear: “I can’t say that I’m satisfied, it’s the exact opposite when you’re so close.” That is why Lewandowski was happy that FC Bayern was not back in action during the week after the gala that took place on Monday.
Lewandowski: “Hope it’s not just empty words”
Messi had stated at the event that Lewandowski should receive the award for his also outstanding achievements from the previous year. Due to Corona, the award was canceled at that time. “Everyone knows you were the winner last year. I think France Football should give you the award for 2020. You deserve it and should have it at home too.
Lewandowski said: “I hope it’s a sincere statement from a great player and that it’s not just empty words.” Nevertheless, he was “not enthusiastic” about the idea of getting the trophy afterwards. The “bitter feeling” to have been so close predominates.
Lewandowski corrects statements
In a statement, Lewandowski made it clear that he was hoping for a subsequent honor. His statements on Polish TV were “misinterpreted”.
“I never wanted to say that Lionel Messi’s words were not sincere or serious. On the contrary: Lionel Messi’s speech at the Paris event, in which he expressed his opinion that I would like the balloon d’Or 2020, I was very touched and happy, “he said.
Which is why he wanted to say: “That I would of course be very happy if Messi’s words were heard.” And he would subsequently be honored for his strong performances. “I respect and appreciate Lionel Messi beyond measure and once again congratulate him on winning the Ballon d’Or 2021,” said Lewandowski.
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