Lewandowski would receive the 2020 Ballon d’Or after four years

In 2020, due to the pandemic, France Football announced that the Ballon d’Or, the prestigious trophy received by the best footballer of a competitive year, will not be awarded.

The decision taken by the French publication represented an absolute first for the Ballon d’Or gala, which has taken place, without exception, from 1956 to the present day, reports digisport.ro

Robert Lewandowski would receive the Ballon d’Or in 2020, after four years

Then, the great favorite was Robert Lewandowski (35 years old), who won the “triple” with Bayer. Finally, the trophy can be awarded to him for four years. The information appeared in the French press that the 2020 “Ballon d’Or” could be awarded retroactively.

The news delighted the Polish striker, who admits that he is waiting to receive the coveted trophy. Moreover, he will not feel offended if he receives it after four years of waiting.

“I would have liked to receive the Ballon d’Or one day. I’m not angry or sad that I’m missing this trophy, but the feeling is that it was my turn in any of those years.

I heard there is talk of a retroactive award for 2020. That year was remarkable for me, I was at the highest level, I won everything.

And if I were to receive the 2020 Ballon d’Or four years later, I certainly wouldn’t feel offended. It would be a great honor and I would accept the award,” said Robert Lewandowski, quoted by Marca.