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Robert Lewandowski was unconvinced by Lionel Messi's tribute towards him at last week's Ballon d'Or ceremony, as the Bayern Munich star labelled his rival's comments 'empty words'.
Messi, 34, controversially pipped Lewandowski, 33, to the 2021 prize, with many fans and pundits opining that the Polish marksman was more deserving of the award.
The Bayern Munich striker was the standout performer of 2020 and was cruelly denied the Ballon d'Or that year as it was cancelled due to Covid.
Robert Lewandowski (L) has hit out at Lionel Messi's (R) 'empty words' at the Ballon d'Or
Messi, 34, pipped Lewandowski, 33, to the prestigious award at last week's ceremony in Paris
In his acceptance speech, Messi said that Lewandowski should be awarded the 2020 prize
In his acceptance speech, Messi acknowledged that Lewandowski deserved the prize for 2020, and called on event organisers France Football to retrospectively hand the Pole his gong.
'Robert, you deserve your Ballon d'Or. Last year,
