Twitter explodes as Lionel Messi lifts the 7th Ballon d’Or »FirstSportz

Lionel Messi made history tonight at Paris’ Théâtre du Châtelet as the Argentine magician won his seventh Ballon d’Or after a tough competition with Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. Leo Messi has been the owner of the most Ballon d’Or awards in his 65-year-old history and with this he is currently ahead of closest competitor Cristiano Ronaldo. With the Portuguese nearing the end of his career, it is only likely that Lionel Messi will end his career with the stellar record of owning the most Ballon d’Or awards.

Lionel Messi lifts the 7th Ballon d’Or

However, tonight’s Gala is free of controversies as just before kick-off, France Football announced that they have introduced two brand new awards to be presented this evening. The two new awards are Striker of the Year and Club of the Year respectively. Many argue that this award was introduced only to aim for the middle in the debate between Messi and Lewandowski. The Polish striker has been presented with a newly introduced award and fans call it a ‘consolation award’.

Whatever it was, it paved the way for Leo Messi to lift the 8th Ballon d’Or, which he did in the most grandiose style, receiving a standing ovation from the audience like the award ceremony. Golden Ball 2019.

It was a special moment for the Messi family that can be understood by their expressions – and why not? After all, it’s GOAT .’s annual coronation ceremony

Among other awards, Barca’s Feminine captain Alexia Putellas Won the Women’s Ballon d’Or, Pedri won the Kopa Trophy, Paris Saint Germain’s Eduardo Mendy won the Yachine Trophy and Chelsea FC won the best club award.

Now let’s see how Twitter reacts to the Ballon d” or 2021 awards.

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