A Consolation Prize? Evra Questions Messi’s Ballon d’Or Win and Lewandowski’s “Special” Trophy
Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra has publicly voiced his disagreement with Lionel Messi’s recent Ballon d’Or victory, arguing that the prestigious award rightfully belonged to Robert Lewandowski.Evra’s criticism extends beyond Messi’s win, encompassing the entire selection process and even accusing “France Football” of racism for overlooking Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
Evra initially expressed his discontent on Instagram, highlighting the snub of mendy, who many believed deserved recognition as the best goalkeeper. He went on to question the legitimacy of Messi’s Ballon d’Or, suggesting it was a decision driven by factors beyond pure merit.Taking his critique to Twitter, Evra doubled down on his stance, labeling the special trophy awarded to Lewandowski as a mere “consolation prize” created by “France Football” to appease critics and alleviate guilt. He likened the trophy’s design to a gramophone, further emphasizing his belief that it lacked the prestige and importance of the actual Ballon d’Or.
This controversy surrounding the Ballon d’Or highlights the ongoing debate about the criteria used to determine the world’s best footballer. With statistics showing Lewandowski’s exceptional goal-scoring record in recent years, many fans and pundits share Evra’s sentiment that the Polish striker was deserving of the top honor.
