Luis Suarez Ignores Messi and Ronaldo, Names Who Should Win 2021 Ballon d’Or Award

Luis Suarez Ignores Messi and Ronaldo, Names Who Should Win 2021 Ballon d’Or Award

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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  • Barcelona legend Luis Suarez has explained that Robert Lewandowski should win the 2021 Ballon d'Or award
  • The 86-year-old Spaniard stated that Robert has done well more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo this year
  • Suarez also stated that he is ready to give Robert Lewandowski the Ballon d'Or he won in 1960 if they deny him this year

Luis Suarez Miramontes who is a Barcelona legend has ignored Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and other big contenders for the 2021 Ballon d'Or award claiming that the crown should be given to Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

The race to win the Ballon d'Or award is now becoming more tougher with all the major contenders shining at their various clubs so far this season in all competitions.

Last year, the award was cancelled because of the disturbances of COVID-19 in which many were of the views that Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski would have won it.

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Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich. Photo by Roland Krivec
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Lionel Messi is the current holder of the Ballon d'Or as the Argentine superstar has six in his cabinets, but he has not been impressive so far this season for Paris Saint-Germain.

Who are the other big contenders?

Cristiano Ronaldo who moved back to Manchester United this summer is also a strong contender and also Chelsea star Jorginho who won the Champions League last season and also the EURO 2020.

According to the report on Sportskeeda, Luis Suárez Miramontes explained clearly that Robert Lewandowski is the most qualified candidate for the 2021 Ballon d'Or award.

Luis Suarez Miramontes's comment

"Give Lewandowski the Ballon d'Or, If not, I'll give you mine.''

Luis Suarez was the first Barcelona player to win the Ballon d'Or award when he was named the winner in 1960 beating the likes of Ferenc Puskas, Alfredo Di Stefano and Bobby Charlton.

Lionel Messi Names 7 Clubs that Could Win Champions League This Season

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Lionel Messi made his Champions League prediction as the European elite competition enters the penultimate stage of the group fixtures.

A number of European powerhouses including Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Man City, Paris Saint-Germain and holders Chelsea are eyeing the title this season.

And Messi contends PSG are undoubtedly one of the main contenders to win the trophy but added six other clubs also stand a chance to lift the crown.

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner included Premier League sides Man United and holders Chelsea among the teams he believes are strong candidates.

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