Messi? Lewandowski? Benzema? Who will win the Ballon d’Or this Monday evening after a 2020 edition canceled due to a pandemic?
Our colleagues from Footmercato looked at the favorites of the old glory of the round ball and it is clear that opinions diverge.
For Ronaldo Nazario, the choice is quickly made. The former Brazilian striker spoke on his social networks and opted for the consistency of the Madrid captain. “Benzema is the best forward at the moment and he has been at an impressive level for ten years”.
Other important names rely on the striker of the Blues. “That’s all I wish him for what he has achieved this season with Real and in the French team“, told his coach, Didier Deschamps, at a press conference. Zinédine Zidane, who had him under his orders in Madrid, is of the same opinion. “He deserves to win this Ballon d’Or. It’s an important moment for him and I hope he can be rewarded”, told the former captain of the Blues on the Téléfoot plateau.
For Samuel Eto’o, there is no doubt: his former teammate will win a seventh grail. “It will always be Messi, who is like a little brother to me. I appreciate him as a person and a player. I saw him grow up and I have a special love for him. He is still the best player in the world “.
According to Rio Ferdinand, living legend of Manchester United, it is Robert Lewandowski who deserves the award. “Out of his 38 games played, he has planted 50 goals. He is far ahead! What I like about him is that he scores all types of goals.
Finally, Thierry Henry is more nuanced in an interview with CBS Sport. For Roberto Martinez’s assistant at the Devils, if he is biased in wishing a victory for his compatriot Benzema, it is Messi who will lift the trophy in Paris. “He eventually won the Copa America with Argentina. Lewandowski would have been elected in 2020 if it had not been canceled. But we can also talk about Jorginho who won everything (the Champions League with Chelsea and the Euro with Italy, editor’s note)! “
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