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2021 Ballon d'Or Winner: Lionel Messi
The 2021 Ballon d'Or award was won by Lionel Messi, who received the honor for the seventh time in his career. Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, was awarded the prize after a remarkable year in which he won the Copa America with Argentina and helped his club win the Ligue 1 title.
Top 5 Finishers:
- Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain) - 613 points
- Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) - 580 points
- Jorginho (Chelsea) - 460 points
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - 359 points
- Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) - 345 points
Notable Absences:
- Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d'Or five times, did not make the top 5 for the first time since 2010.
- Kylian Mbappé, who has been a top contender in recent years, finished sixth in the voting.
Reaction from Messi:
"I'm very happy, it's an incredible honor to win the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time. I want to thank my family, my teammates, and my coaches for their support. It's a dream come true to win this award again."
Reaction from Lewandowski:
"I'm disappointed, but I'm also proud of my performance this year. I won the Bundesliga and Champions League with Bayern Munich, and I scored 48 goals in all competitions. I'll keep working hard to win this award in the future."
Next Year's Ballon d'Or:
The 2022 Ballon d'Or award will be presented on November 29, 2022. The top contenders for next year's award include Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Kevin De Bruyne, among others.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Ballon d'Or and the world of football!