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Lewandowski "hopes Messi's words about Ballon d'Or were not empty"

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Bayern Munich Robert Lewandowski holds the 2021 Ballon d'Or trophy for striker of the year [AP]

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski claimed that losing the Ballon d'Or 2021 to Lionel Messi was a big hit for him, saying he felt sad all week after coming so close to winning the prize.

On 29 November, Messi was crowned the Ballon d'Or winner for a record-extending seventh time. As one of the favorites, Lewandowski admitted that finishing second in the competition was a huge blow.

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