GAME championed to win the trophy Ballon dOr 2021. He is championed to win the trophy in the form of a golden ball after guiding Chelsea to the 2020-2021 Champions League and leading Italy to the 2020 European Cup.
This Brazilian midfielder is even championed to beat Lionel Messi who helped Argentina win the 2021 Copa America. A series of facts make Jorginho will beat Lionel Messi in the race for the trophy Ballon dOr 2021. So, what?
Here are 5 reasons Jorginho beat Lionel Messi in the race for the 2021 Ballon d’Or trophy:
5. Follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo
(Cristiano Ronaldo kissing the European Cup trophy)
Jorginho followed in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2016. At that time, Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid to the 2015-2016 Champions League and brought Portugal to the 2016 European Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo is ahead of the stars who helped Chile win the 2016 Copa America such as Claudio Bravo , Eduardo Vargas and Alexis Sanchez.
Therefore, Jorginho is on track to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or trophy. If he wins it, Jorginho will become the first Italian player to win this trophy since 2006.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Fate Again
(Jorginho penalty saved by Pickford)
In the 2007-2008 Champions League final when Manchester United vs Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo advanced as the Red Devils’ first penalty taker. Unfortunately, Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot at that time could be countered by Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. Although Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in the high-fives shootout, Manchester United still won 6-5 over Chelsea and came out as Champions League winners in 2007-2008.
As a result, at the end of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo was named the winner of the 2008 Ballon d’Or trophy. Likewise with Jorginho. This Brazilian-blooded midfielder failed to carry out his duties properly when Italy faced England in the final high-five of the European Cup 2020.
At that time, Jorginho’s shot was saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Even so, Italy won the match with a score of 3-2.
