Robert Lewandowski Speaks About Losing 2021 Ballon d’Or to Lionel Messi “I Don’t Know Why”

Robert Lewandowski recently spoke out about losing the 2021 Ballon d’Or to Lionel Messi, expressing confusion over the decision. Despite being the overwhelming favorite to win the award after an impressive 2020 season with Bayern Munich, the award was canceled due to the pandemic's impact on football globally.

Messi ultimately won the award, leading to accusations from fans that he had "robbed" Lewandowski. The Polish striker has been nominated for the award every year since, but has yet to win.

Despite being a clear favorite to win in 2020, Lewandowski admitted that he still doesn't understand why he didn't receive the award. Messi, in his acceptance speech, acknowledged Lewandowski's deserving of the award and suggested that France Football should have given it to him.

Other nominees for the award include Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, and Ousmane Dembele, with Dembele being the favorite to win. Former Bayern.