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Lewandowski: "I hope Lamine Yamal wins the Ballon d'Or"
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Lewandowski backs Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or, saying the award is now more open after years of Messi-Ronaldo dominance.
Robert Lewandowski, now at Chicago Fire, discussed the 2024 Ballon d'Or race in an interview with The Athletic ahead of Monday's ceremony at London's Palladium Theatre. The former Barcelona striker, who finished second in 2021 behind Messi, reflected on how the award has become more competitive since Messi and Ronaldo's era of dominance ended. He expressed his hope that his former Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal wins the award, praising the young winger's incredible performances despite his age.
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- "It will be impossible to stay at the top as long as we did," Lewandowski warns the new generationRMC Sport
- Lewandowski: "I hope Lamine Yamal wins the Ballon d'Or"Mundo DeportivoThis article
- Lamine Yamal backed to break Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or record but won't get close to Lionel MessitalkSPORT
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