Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski shared his special opinion on the chances of his teammates Lamine Yamal and Raphinha to win the most prestigious individual award of the year – the Ballon d’Or. According to him, the number of footballers who can claim this major prize today is very large, and the competition is at a high level.
Speaking about Lamine Yamal, the Polish forward separately highlighted the performance of the young talent this season:
— Yamal had a very strong season; he managed to prove himself at a big stage. However, in the end, when determining the winner of any award, the decisive factor is which aspects are considered the most important. He still has great opportunities ahead — if not this year, then perhaps next year he will achieve his goal, — Lewandowski said.
He also spoke warmly about Raphinha:
— Raphinha also had an impressive season; with his actions and effectiveness, he caught the attention of many fans and specialists. Barcelona has strong candidates capable of competing for the Ballon d’Or, — the striker emphasized.
It should be recalled that the winner of the Ballon d’Or will be announced on September 22 during the official award ceremony. At this event, the name of the holder of the most prestigious prize, attracting the attention of the entire football community, will be revealed.
Lewandowski’s words sparked heated discussions among fans, especially regarding the chances of Yamal and Raphinha in the race for this major trophy. Undoubtedly, each of them, with his own style and impact on the game, is an important part of Barcelona and can achieve great results in the future.
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