BREAKING: Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Benzema to win 7th Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi has now won the Ballon d’Or for a seventh time having after inspiring Argentina to Copa America glory.

This year’s award was keenly contested as the Argentine faced competition from Robert Lewandowski, who has enjoyed another goal-laden year with Bayern Munich.

Liverpool star Mo Salah, who is perhaps the most in-form player on the planet right now also came close to winning the award on the night.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich and Poland striker Lewandowski won the Striker of the Year award! He enjoyed an excellent 2021, breaking Gerd Muller’s long-standing record for the most Bundesliga goals in a single season!

Also on the night, Barcelona youngster Pedri won the Kopa trophy handed to the best male player age 21 or under.

It’s certainly true that the teenager had an incredible year for Barcelona and Spain.

Alexia Putellas won the best women’s football player in the world.

English club Chelsea was awarded the club of the year on the night after they won the Champions League.

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