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Lewandowski’s reaction when he found out his name was “kicked out” by Messi at the FIFA Awards All

KOMPAS.com – Robert Lewandowski open the voice after knowing he was not chosen Lionel Messi in voting The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021.

The ceremony, aka the night of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021, was held in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday (18/1/2022) early morning WIB.

The main agenda of the event is the award presentation 2021 FIFA Player of the Year male category.

There are three finalists who are candidates, namely Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi, and Mohamed Salah.

The first name that finally came out as champion. Robert Lewandowski won after getting the highest points, which is 48.

Also read: Knowing that he lost to Lewandowski at the FIFA Awards, Messi showed a heart-touching gesture

The Bayern Munich striker is ahead of Lionel Messi (44 points) and Mohamed Salah (39), who occupy position 2-3 in a row.

Throughout 2021, Robert Lewandowski was recorded as having scored a total of 69 goals, 43 of which were in the top caste of the German League, the Bundesliga.

The Polish national team captain also helped Bayern Munich win the Club World Cup, the 2020-2021 Bundesliga and the German Super Cup, in 2021.

This is Lewandowski’s second consecutive Best FIFA Mens Player of the Year title. Previously, he had also received the award in 2020.

Lewandowski is now in line with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has also collected two FIFA best player titles.

Also read: Lewandowski’s First Words After Being Named FIFA Player of the Year 2021

Launch Goal, Wednesday (19/1/2022), Lewandowski won the award even though he did not receive a vote from Messi.

It is known, Messi placed two of his teammates at Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, in first and second place.

Meanwhile, for the third position, La Pulga put Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

This is quite strange because Messi had praised Lewandowski all-out in the 2021 Ballon d’Or event.

On the other hand, Lewandowski entered Messi’s name in the voting for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021, but only came in second.

Also read: Profile of Robert Lewandowski, FIFA Player of the Year 2021

For the first choice, Lewandowski chose the hero of the Italian national team at Euro 2020, Jorginho, and placed Cristiano Ronaldo in third.

Knowing that Messi did not choose him, Lewandowski responded casually.

The 33-year-old pounder still respects the choice of the former Barcelona captain.

“Personally, I hope everything is fine. It was his choice, I have to respect it,” said Lewandowski.

“I don’t need to say anything negative or angry,” Lewandowski added.

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