Robert Lewandowski was touted to win the Ballon d’Or in 2020 before France Football scrapped the ceremony midway into the year due to the pandemic. He was once again in the running in 2021 but Lionel Messi won it – sparking a debate among fans, footballers and pundits.

The Best FIFA Football Awards take place tonight and Messi is one of the top 3 in the Men’s category. He is joined by Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah but the Liverpool star is not expected to be the winner tonight. Neuer wants his club teammate to win the award and told BILD:

Bayern Munich keen on keeping Manuel Neuer and Robert Lewandowski

Bayern Munich have no plans to replace their core right now and are keen to keep Neuer, Lewandowski and Thomas Muller at the club for the next few years. Uli Hoeneß recently said:

He added:

Both Manuel Neuer and Robert Lewandowski are reportedly in contract talks with Bayern Munich.

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