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Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to win record seventh Ballon D’or

The Ballon d'Or Awards - Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, France - November 29, 2021, Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi holds his seventh Ballon d'Or award. [Reuters]

Paris Saint Germain forward Lionel Messi has been crowned the 2021 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner in a grand ceremony held at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris, France.

The Argentinian, who led his national team to the Copa America trophy in July saw off competition from second-placed Robert Lewandowski (Poland and Bayern Munich) and Jorginho (Italy and Chelsea).

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