'I don't know why the Ballon d'Or was cancelled. Maybe some years later I'll understand what the reason was. For now, I don't have the answer': Robert Lewandowski reflects on missing out on prestigious award in 2020

Robert Lewandowski expressed confusion over the cancellation of the 2020 Ballon d'Or, which he was a favorite to win after a historic treble with Bayern Munich. Organizers cited "unordinary conditions" due to Covid for the decision, despite much of the football calendar having proceeded. Lewandowski feels the absence of the award in his achievements is significant, even as he received the FIFA Player of the Year honors in 2020 and 2021. Icon Lionel Messi acknowledged Lewandowski's merit during his own award acceptance, fueling the sentiment that he deserved the Ballon d'Or.

I think that's the only year it was cancelled, for some reason. I don't know why. Maybe some years later I'll understand what the reason was.

The cancelling of the Ballon d'Or means he has an award missing from his trophy cabinet, after being deemed the worthy recipient in the public court of opinion.

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