Tonight the gala for the Ballon d’Or 2021 will take place in Paris. The French trade magazine “France Football” chose the world footballer of the year with the Golden Ball. As the organizers announced shortly before the ceremony, two new prizes will be awarded for the first time this year. According to rumors, it could be a consolation prize for Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski.
A few hours before the start of the Ballon d’Or gala, “France Football” announced that “two new prizes will be awarded” on Monday evening. According to the “L’Equipe”, it is the “Club of the Year” and the “Goalscorer of the Year”.
Does Lewandowski go away empty-handed again?
Looking forward to Lewandowski getting the new France Football award after they’ve robbed him of the #ballondor for the second year running.
— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) November 29, 2021
With 61 competitive goals in 2021, there is no way around Robert Lewandowski when it comes to scorer of the year. The 33-year-old Pole almost certainly has this award. Rumors are already circulating on the net that the new award is supposed to be a kind of consolation prize for the FCB striker, as he will lose out in the Ballon d’Or election against Lionel Messi.
In addition, Chelsea star Jorginho is said to receive the award for the best club. The Italian won the Champions League with the Blues, so Thomas Tuchel’s team is considered the favorite for this title.
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