“Empty words” from Messi? Robert Lewandowski makes people sit up and take notice after Ballon d’Or disappointment

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 is not a big fan of a subsequent award as the best player of the previous year and also spoke about the words of Lionel Messi.

“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 Moc Futbolu at Sportowy 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.”

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.