Messi asked for a Ballon d’Or for Lewandowski: “France Football should give it to you”

Lionel Messi further expanded his legend this Monday by winning the seventh Ballon d’Or award of his career. The Argentine star, champion with Argentina in the Copa América, celebrated again at the event held at the Teatro del Chatelet, where he went with his family.

In fact, at the time of delivery, ‘Leo’ looked very excited and took time to dedicate a few words to Robert Lewandowski, one of the candidates to be awarded in the category of best player in the world, and who was in second place .

“It is an honor to fight Lewandowski, you were the winner of the Ballon d’Or last year and France Football should give it to you. You were just the winner, you should have it at home too ”, Messi said on the stand, which was a nice gesture towards his colleague.

“It’s amazing to be here again. Two years ago I did not know what could happen and again I have to be here. Today I have to be in Paris, I am very happy. I really want to continue fighting for new challenges. I don’t know how much I have left, but I hope it’s a lot because I love football ”. the South American previously noted.

Likewise, Messi thanked his teammates from the ‘Albiceleste’, from PSG and also from Barcelona, ​​a team in which he played until the end of the 2020-21 season.

“I appreciate to all my teammates from Barcelona, ​​PSG and Argentina. I was missing something and this year it was the opposite. I was able to get the dream I wanted so much and this award is why we did the America’s Cup. It is a special night for me ”, Indian.