Lewandowski Reflects on Unfulfilled Ambitions: The Lingering Impact of the 2021 Ballon d’Or Cancellation and Defeat

Robert Lewandowski remains plagued by the ghost of the 2020 Ballon d'Or cancellation. He was the clear favorite before COVID-19 intervened, only to witness Lionel Messi claim the award in 2021, a result that still lingers